The world’s largest biofuel producer says nationwide year-round E15 legislation remains in limbo. Doug Berven, vice president of corporate affairs with POET, says it’s been a frustrating uphill battle. “Is going to happen this year? I don’t know. We’ve been working very hard on it. We’ve been predicting that it will get done for quite…… Continue Reading
Midwest governors urge Congress to pass bill making E15 available nationwide
Seven Midwestern governors are asking Congress to find a solution for year-round E15 nationwide. A letter was sent earlier this week to leaders of the U.S. Senate and House Committees on Energy and Commerce. The governors are asking lawmakers to pass the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025. They say ensuring the…… Continue Reading
New ‘Y: Marshals’ Trailer Sparks Speculation Over One Character
The clip has fans speculating about the fate of one character who is conspicuously absent. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices lower Tuesday
Cash dairy prices were mostly lower Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.02 at $0.74. Three sales were recorded, ranging from $0.74 to $0.75. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.05 at $1.4750. Two sales were recorded at $1.4775 and $1.49. Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.5825. No sales were recorded. Butter prices were down $0.03 at $1.43. Three sales were recorded at that price. Nonfat dry milk was down $0.0025 at $1.16. Five sales were recorded, ranging from $1.16 to $1.1625. The post Cash dairy prices lower Tuesday appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Iowa farmer hopes more producers adopt nitrogen-reducing practices
A southwest Iowa farmer says he continues to focus on nitrogen reduction to help improve water quality. “Trying to be environmentally friendly is something that’s near and dear to my heart,” said Mark Peterson of Stanton. Peterson, who also represents Practical Farmers of Iowa, tells Brownfield he’s been documenting improvements as a result of his…… Continue Reading
Holiday Feasting in Rural America: Balancing Tradition, Community, and Healthy Habits
I just wrapped up a heaping plate of home-cooked goodness at Brownfield’s Thanksgiving potluck. Did I eat more than I normally do at dinnertime? Absolutely. And judging by the wiped-clean casserole dishes and empty pie tins, I was not the only one. There is something about a spread made by your own coworkers—family recipes, slow-cooker…… Continue Reading
NCGA pushing year-round E15
The president of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) says he’s optimistic Congress will take action on year-round E15 this year. Ohio farmer Jed Bower tells Brownfield that nationwide, year-round E-15 is the quickest way to impact U.S. farm profitability. “If we can take another 2 to 2 1/2 billion bushels out of the market,…… Continue Reading
Producers say federal aid may be needed to bridge rising farm losses
Some members of the ag industry say a financial aid package could help farmers navigate on-going economic pressure. Chairwoman of the National Sorghum Producers Amy France, a farmer from Kansas, says she’s expecting details from the Trump administration in early December. “Aid is not going to fix anything, but it’s absolutely going to hopefully…… Continue Reading
Brownfield’s Meghan Grebner Named 2025 NAFB Farm Broadcaster of the Year
The National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) recognized excellence in agricultural broadcasting and honored outstanding contributions to the industry during its 82nd annual convention, held November 19–21, 2025, in Kansas City. Among the organization’s highest honors, the Farm Broadcaster of the Year award was presented to Meghan Grebner, broadcast supervisor at Brownfield Ag News. Grebner,…… Continue Reading
Four new cases of HPAI confirmed in northern Indiana, nearly 74,000 birds depopulated
Four new cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza have been confirmed in LaGrange County, Indiana. The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the latest cases have been detected on three commercial egg layer operations and a commercial meat duck facility. In total, more than 73,000 birds have been depopulated. A 6.2-mile control area and a more…… Continue Reading
