Soil crusting is a concern for farmers in north Iowa who planted corn ahead of Easter weekend. Josh Hitzhusen of rural Rockwell says it’s too early to tell if emergence is uneven. “We don’t know if the corn is going to leaf out underground or if it’s going to come through. Just from Monday to…… Continue Reading
Net farm income expected to improve in 2025
An extension economist expects net farm income to improve this year. Pauline Van Nurden with the University of Minnesota says USDA’s Economic Research Service projects a 26 percent improvement compared to 2024. “And that’s for all types of farms across the United States, so within that crop farms are still expected to see a challenging…… Continue Reading
Budzinski optimistic for year-round E-15
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is optimistic that year-round, nationwide E-15 could soon be a reality. Illinois congresswoman Nikki Budzinski says the recent EPA waiver allowing nationwide summertime sales is a good sign. “With this waiver coming out of the administration, we know they’re paying attention to this as well.” She says,…… Continue Reading
Michigan supports food systems investment
The Director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says supporting the linkages throughout the food supply chain strengthens entire economies. Tim Boring tells Brownfield more emphasis needs to be placed on food production and the communities it supports. “It’s certainly important for those rural economies that are built on these processors, the…… Continue Reading
Growing biofuels infrastructure
Photo by Brownfield’s Erin Anderson. Fuel retailers are working on expanding access to E15 across the country. Ron English with JT Petroleum says it’s all hands-on deck to expand consumer access to E15. “We tend to price it very aggressively on our end,” he says. “If there’s any more incentives and rebates, obviously that will…… Continue Reading
Inside Kelly Clarkson’s ‘Where Have You Been’ Lyrics
“Where Have You Been” marks Clarkson’s first independent release on her newly launched label, High Road Records. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
EXCLUSIVE: Jason Aldean Gave Me All the Details on His Next Album
Jason Aldean spilled the beans on his new album. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Economist says Mexico could be number one export market for US ag products
An economist says Mexico’s purchases of US ag exports is one of the biggest success stories in the last decade. Rob Fox, director of Knowledge Exchange with CoBank tells Brownfield, “I’d be shocked that within the next couple of years that Mexico is our number one export market and never look back.” A recent report…… Continue Reading
Kelly Clarkson Opens Up About ‘Cruel’ Comments on Her Looks
Clarkson says that in the past, people in her career have had given her harsh criticism about her body when she opted for sexier outfit choices. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Room for cattle prices to move higher
A livestock economist says the cattle market is in uncharted territory. But Josh Maples, with Mississippi State University, says, “It’s not unexpected.” “Live cattle prices were at $221,” he says. “You know that beat the previous record, which was the day before, and that beat the previous record, which was two days before that, and…… Continue Reading
