Biofuels bring soybean sustainability

Many soybean farmers see biofuels as a major key to their sustainability.                    Illinois farmer Brady Holst, who also serves as a director with the Illinois Soybean Association, says demand from the biofuels industry has been a bright spot in the down ag economy. “The biofuel industry has been expanding so much, the crush has been…… Continue Reading

Live cattle futures mixed watching direct business develop

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, and feeders were lower ahead of the week’s direct cash business.  February live cattle closed $.30 higher at $197.05 and April live cattle closed $.17 lower at $197.32.  March feeder cattle closed $.80 lower at $267.25 and April feeders closed $1.65 lower at $266.57. Direct cash…… Continue Reading

Ag co-op, Landus, to layoff portion of its workforce

Iowa-based ag cooperative Landus has announced a round of layoffs within the company. In a statement to Brownfield, a Landus spokesperson said they recently cut less than 10% of their team members to meet the demands of the changing ag retail environment. The spokesperson said the exact number of workers impacted was not available. The…… Continue Reading

More conservation practices will be rewarded by 45Z credit

An ag researcher says farmers can benefit the most if all conservation practices incentivized through the 45Z tax credit are in place. Michigan State University’s Bruno Basso tells Brownfield, “Ideally, a farmer will choose areas where corn is highly productive and it can be productive with less inputs.” “And, put alternative practices or different crops…… Continue Reading

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