A farmland market expert says cash rental rates have been strong across parts of the Corn Belt. Jim Rothermich is the vice president of Iowa Appraisal and says, “I have seen no weakness in the cash rent auctions I pick up. It’s steamrolling right along.” He tells Brownfield rates have been higher compared to 2024.…… Continue Reading
Indiana governor issues temporary ban of cell-cultured products for two-years
Indiana Governor Mike Braun has signed a bill into law that bans the sale of cell-cultured proteins for the next two years. Jean Leising, chair of the state Senate Ag Committee, says the law also prohibits cell-cultured proteins from being labeled as meat products. “The name imitation meat product would be applied if in fact it…… Continue Reading
Study shows ag exports contributed $28.96 billion to U.S. economy in 2023
A new study from the National Corn Growers Association and the U.S. Grains Council shows ag exports contributed $28.96 billion to the U.S. economy in 2023. Gretchen Kuck is an economist with NCGA. “For every $1.00 in exports, you have $2.98 dollars in other business sales,” she says. “In addition, there are 346,000 jobs that…… Continue Reading
Nebraska rancher says managing risk is harder with more uncertainty
A Nebraska rancher says it’s becoming harder to manage risk due to on-going drought and uncertainty in the market. Jaclyn Wilson of Lakeside tells Brownfield, “Everything is so extreme right now. We’re seeing record prices that we have never seen. I call it out of control even though it is very beneficial, but something always…… Continue Reading
House Ways and Means Chairman wants tax certainty for farmers and ranchers
The Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee says Congress is finalizing the President’s “one big, beautiful bill”. Congressman Jason Smith of Missouri says, “We’re going to deliver a pro-growth, pro-jobs, pro-worker, pro-farmer, and pro-small business tax bill.” He tells Brownfield that if signed into law, it would make permanent the expiring provisions of…… Continue Reading
WIU School of Agriculture Pennycress Field Day
Brownfield’s Jared White attends WIU School of Agriculture Pennycress Field Day. The post WIU School of Agriculture Pennycress Field Day appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Southwest Nebraska farmer says soil conditions have rapidly deteriorated
A southwest Nebraska farmer says drought conditions are intensifying quickly, and relief isn’t expected any time soon. Jan TenBensel raises corn, soybeans, sorghum and wheat near McCook and says ongoing dryness is impacting crop emergence. “We’re watering the corn up on the pivot making sure that it gets a good uniform start. Once we get…… Continue Reading
Bipartisan legislation could unlock Michigan’s biogas potential
Community digester programs accepting food waste could be more feasible if bipartisan legislation in Michigan is passed. The American Biogas Council’s Vice President of Policy Heather Dziedzic says only 25 percent of the state’s biogas potential has been tapped, but inconsistent permitting is preventing new projects from moving forward. “In Michigan, over $14 billion in…… Continue Reading
Stakeholder collaboration strengthening food safety
State officials are working collaboratively across all levels of food production with a focus on safety. Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Jennifer Bonsky tells Brownfield, “We make a strong effort throughout the year in different capacities to connect inspectors, to connect industry, academia, and bring in whatever training and resources we really need.”…… Continue Reading
U.S. farmers & Purdue University helping solve corn storage concerns in Mexico
A former chairman of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board says U.S. farmers are teaching their customers in Mexico how to better handle and utilize American-grown corn. Jon Rosenstiel, who farms in northern Illinois, says Mexico continues to be the largest export market for U.S. corn. “They experience some quite different environments than what we have…… Continue Reading
