Marketing advisor concerned about new soybean crush plants

A marketing advisor has concerns about the future of new and expanded soybean crushing facilities.  John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing tells Brownfield demand for soybean oil to make renewable biodiesel has struggled. “Right now, the picture is very cloudy in terms of the biofuels side. You know first off, the Biden administration really kind…… Continue Reading

Outlook shows range of corn price possibilities

A co-founder of AgMarket.net says several factors are influencing price possibilities in the corn market this year. Matt Bennett, who also farms in central Illinois, says issues with the crop in the U.S. or South America would push prices higher. “Does that mean $6 corn?”  He says, “I’m not sure.  That would be the very…… Continue Reading

Minnesota Corn Growers pushing for new farm bill

The farm bill is driving discussion among many state and national ag organizations. Minnesota Corn Growers president Jim Kanten tells Brownfield it was a major topic during their association’s annual meeting last week. “We talked about several different things, farm bill is one of the issues that we’re going to be working on.” He tells…… Continue Reading

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