2025 will be a big year for tax policy. The 2017 Tax Cut and Jobs Act is set to expire next year. The director of government affairs at the American Farm Bureau Federation Dustin Sherer says there are a couple of provisions they want to see continued. “It lowered rates, the higher phase out of…… Continue Reading
Concern next Trump EPA could “reprise giving out Small Refinery Exemptions”
There’s concern Small Refinery Exemptions could ramp up during President Trump’s second term. Minnesota Biofuels Association executive director Brian Werner suggests the SRE program was abused by the first Trump administration. “We have a lot of concern that there will be a reprise of giving out Small Refinery Exemptions to large oil companies to release…… Continue Reading
Midwinter-like cold for most; some moisture developing on the southern Plains
Across the Corn Belt, cold, dry weather prevails, although winds have diminished. Early Friday, temperatures again dipped below -10°F in parts of the upper Midwest, including much of northern Minnesota and northern Wisconsin. Livestock producers in the western Corn Belt are preparing for an impending snow and ice event. On the Plains, cold weather persists…… Continue Reading
Wolf and deer depredation legislative priorities for Minnesota Cattlemen
Wolf and deer depredation are legislative priorities for the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association in 2025. President Jake Thompson says they’ve been telling state lawmakers about damage from deer and elk for two years. “We’re going to still work really hard towards that, try to get that problem corrected (and) get some help for our producers…… Continue Reading
A more seasonally active pattern ahead for most; temps to recover across the Heartland
High pressure currently camped over the Corn Belt will drift eastward, allowing moisture associated with a weak disturbance to overspread the mid-South and Midwest later Friday into Saturday. Wintry precipitation (snow, sleet, and freezing rain) will affect the western Corn Belt, with local travel disruptions persisting into the weekend. A second disturbance, slightly stronger, will…… Continue Reading
The Value of Nitrogen Stabilizers
As growers plan for next year, they might be looking for areas to cut back on in terms of costs. On this episode of the Nitrogen Corner, an agronomy expert with Koch Agronomic Services talks about one area he recommends they leave alone. The post The Value of Nitrogen Stabilizers appeared first on Brownfield Ag…… Continue Reading
Army vs. Navy Is Must-See Football on Your TV This Weekend
Even if you don’t like College Football, this game is about much more than just football Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Mild temps on the Plains, seasonal across the Corn Belt next week; more moisture ahead
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near-normal temperatures across most of the eastern half of the U.S., while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail in Maine and from the Pacific Coast to the High Plains. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation across most of the country should contrast with wetter-than-normal conditions in…… Continue Reading
New ‘Yellowstone’ Teaser Drops Major Clue About Season 5 Finale
‘Yellowstone’ fans may think they know how this ends, but there’s reason to suspect an evil plot twist is coming. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Macy’s Expands List of Store Closings; Speeding up Timeline
A new report sheds light on the store’s plan to close locations by the end of January. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
