The future remains unknown for a full, five-year farm bill. Alan Dunn, vice president of the Indiana Corn Growers Association, says provisions not included in the reconciliation package could be a part of a slimmed down version of the farm bill. “The skinny farm bill will contain the titles that were not the commodity title,” he…… Continue Reading
USTR launches investigation into Brazil ethanol tariffs
The U.S. Trade Representative has launched an investigation into Brazil’s tariff on U.S. ethanol imports. U.S. Grains Council president Ryan LeGrand says 18 to 20 percent duties have been in place since 2017. “And they have not received any, there’s no tariffs on Brazilian ethanol coming into the United States. So it’s really just been…… Continue Reading
North Iowa farmer cautiously optimistic about this year’s crop
North central Iowa farmer Casey Schlichthing says he’s cautiously optimistic about this year’s crop. “I think if the wet holes blend in this year I think we’ll be in good shape.” The Clear Lake corn and soybean grower tells Brownfield the first corn he planted is fully tasseled. “Has been for about a week. And…… Continue Reading
Details Revealed for Robert Earl Keen’s Texas Benefit Show
Keen has announced a date for his benefit concert for those impacted by the Texas floods. Miranda Lambert, Tyler Childers and more stars will take part in the show. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices mixed Wednesday
Cash dairy prices were mixed Wednesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.5725. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.6250. Six sales were recorded at that price. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.65. No sales were recorded. Butter prices were down $0.01 at $2.53. Five sales were…… Continue Reading
Southwestern Illinois wheat harvest exceptional
A southwestern Illinois farmer says the wheat harvest was exceptional. Garrett Hawkins, who farms in Monroe County and serves as president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association, tells Brownfield, “I was kind of surprised because we were so wet in May.” He says, “I was worried about test weight, and maybe some disease issues or…… Continue Reading
Rise of AI could lead to additional cyber security risk for ag sector
The Federal Bureau of Investigation says a new security threat is emerging in the agriculture industry. Special Agent in Charge Gene Kowel with the Omaha FBI Field Office says the emergence of artificial intelligence has created additional risk. “People using AI to enhance operations is a different risk than people using AI to target farmers…… Continue Reading
Taylor Swift’s Dad Undergoes Major Heart Surgery
Scott Swift is recovering and feeling “fantastic” after undergoing major heart surgery. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Some long-term optimism for the corn market
The co-founder of AgMarket.net says there could be long-term opportunities brewing in the corn market. Matt Bennett says several factors make him optimistic for 2026. “We’ve drawn down world stocks on corn about 10 years straight.” He says, “At some point, just in time delivery works for everyone, but whenever it doesn’t, you know, it…… Continue Reading
State partnerships part of USDA’s new food safety plan
Last year, growth in Missouri’s meat processing industry was at risk due to a lack of funding, but Missouri’s Ag Director says the situation has changed. This spring, USDA gave $14.5 million to states for meat and poultry inspections. The recently approved state budget is also supporting growth of processing in the state. Chris Chinn…… Continue Reading
