An ag lender encourages crop farmers to position balance sheets with the future in mind. Amanda Durow with CoBank says liquidity is the best tool for dealing with tight margins. “We know financing, most of the cooperatives and grain farm supply businesses that there’s a lot of grain still left on-farm so making sure they’re…… Continue Reading
Finding a fix for Proposition 12 remains a priority
A recent poll indicates many voters in battleground states want Congress to prevent states like California from setting animal welfare standards that apply beyond its borders. Andy Curliss, vice president of strategic engagement with the National Pork Producers Council, says it’s impacting grocery costs, and consumers are concerned. “They are experiencing stress from grocery prices, and at…… Continue Reading
Hinson calls for House farm bill vote shortly after presidential election
U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says she’s asking Republican leaders in the U.S. House to bring the farm bill up for a vote as soon as possible. “Enough is enough here. I believe the farm bill would receive bipartisan support on the House floor from members who understand food just does not grow at the grocery…… Continue Reading
Ohio Soybean Association says 45Z tax credit should only be for domestic feedstocks
The director of public policy at the Ohio Soybean Association says the organization wants sustainable aviation fuel to be produced domestically. Brandon Kern tells Brownfield… “We have a 45Z tax credit. The guidance from the U.S. Treasury is going to be coming out,” he says. “That tax credit becomes effective at the 1st of next year,…… Continue Reading
The impacts of premature corn ear drop
A Purdue University Extension corn specialist says if corn begins to prematurely drop ears it could impact yield. Dan Quinn tells Brownfield… “It depends on when it happens and how many plants it’s happening on,” he says. “If it happens, in the beginning dent stage, it shuts down that plant. It can have anywhere from five…… Continue Reading
Rascal Flatts’ Joe Don Rooney: ‘It’ll Be the H2O Tour for Me’
Joe Don Rooney is making big changes as he begins Rascal Flatts’ 25th anniversary tour. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
WATCH: Machine Gun Kelly’s Impression of Jelly Roll Is Remarkable
“What’s up Bubba,” the singer jokes. “What’s up slam? You over there about to wear … you’re looking like Johnny Cash and Johnny Depp right now.” Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Dry conditions impacting harvest timeline in southwest Kansas
A lack of rain in southwest Kansas is impacting the harvest timeline for some dryland farmers. Jim Sipes says grain sorghum harvest will likely start early. “And that will be highly variable across the area. There’s some folks that may not be able to harvest their crops as it’s just not going to be very…… Continue Reading
Early harvest exceeding expectations in NE Illinois
An agronomist with Beck’s Hybrids says many farmers in his area are seeing exceptional early yields. Chad Kalaher, who’s territory covers northeastern and east central Illinois, tells Brownfield… “On soybeans, early maturity early planted fields, yields have been really in a range from 70 to 100 on field averages.” He says, “Corn yields have been…… Continue Reading
Coca-Cola Just Discontinued Two Flavors and People Are Livid!
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