Soybean farmers are investing more than $1 million to expand export opportunities in the Pacific Northwest. United Soybean Board chairman Steve Reinhard, an Ohio farmer, says the expansion of the Port of Grays Harbor will help Ag Processing (AGP) more than double its soybean meal exports. “Taking that soybean meal, loading it on a train…… Continue Reading
South Dakota crops favorable as August begins
A crop protection specialist in South Dakota says crop conditions have been better than expected across the state. Brad Nemmers with Bayer Crop Science says that’s despite a substantial increase in moisture compared to recent years. “We wish the water would have shut off a little bit, but turn back on throughout August. Considering the…… Continue Reading
Tar spot ramping up in Western Corn Belt
A tech service representative with BASF says the wet growing season has led to increased reports of tar spot in corn fields. Kurt Maertens says the Western Corn Belt has been impacted the most. “We’re right at the tail end of that laten period with tar spot, which is like 21 days. I’m getting more…… Continue Reading
Kinze lays off nearly 200 workers in Iowa
Ag equipment manufacturer Kinze has announced a reduction in workforce at its Williamsburg, Iowa location. According to a press release, the layoffs will affect 193 of Kinze’s 815 employees at the facility. The company stated no other layoffs are planned at this time. Kinze President Susanne Veatch says the decision was, “a direct response to…… Continue Reading
Senators call for SAF tax credits for domestic feedstocks only
A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators wants to restrict new sustainable aviation fuel tax credits to domestically sourced feedstocks. Iowa Republican Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield the group is advising the Treasury Department on 45Z. “If not (through the Treasury), then we’re going to have to change the law because we should not be subsidizing feedstocks…… Continue Reading
Jelly Roll Stops His Show to Find a Chair for a Cancer Survivor
Jelly Roll paused his show after he saw a fan in the crowd, who battled cancer and wore a “full-blown IV” to the show. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Limited rail capacity in Mexico a concern for U.S. trade
The chief economist at the National Grain and Feed Association says rail service capacity issues in Mexico are starting to effect U.S. ag trade. Max Fisher tells Brownfield… “There’s a lot of trade going on between the Mexico and United States. It’s just inundating the railroad in Mexico to where they don’t have enough capacity…… Continue Reading
Old crop corn sales hit marketing year low
Old crop export sales for several key commodities hit marketing year lows during the week ending July 25th. The USDA says those sales of corn, soybean meal, and rice all dipped significantly from the previous week due to a combination of factors, including competition from other exporters. New crop corn and soybean sales were also…… Continue Reading
USDA announces $2 billion in assistance for farmer who faced discrimination
The USDA has issued more than $2 billion in financial assistance to farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners who experienced discrimination in the agency’s farm lending programs. During a call with reporters Tuesday, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack said the payments were allocated through the Inflation Reduction Act’s Discrimination Financial Assistance Program. “The eligibility requirement was based…… Continue Reading
Post Malone Thought Blake Shelton’s ‘Austin’ Was About Him
According to Post Malone, one of Blake’s biggest hits was written for him. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
