Ethanol exports strong during March

U.S. ethanol exports surged from February to March. The Renewable Fuels Association says ethanol exports of 195.8 million gallons were up 41% on the month and 23% on the year. Canada claimed the top spot for the fourth year in a row, taking in a six month high, followed by the United Kingdom, the European…Continue Reading

Far-reaching concerns from USDA cuts

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins has confirmed more than 15,000 employees are taking a buyout from the USDA and the president of the National Farmers Union says it’s alarming. Rob Larew says the USDA’s efforts to root out waste, fraud and abuse are admirable – but the move is already impacting producers at a local level.…Continue Reading

A critical point in the fight against New World screwworm

The head lobbyist with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the U.S. is at a critical point in the fight against New World screwworm. Ethan Lane with NCBA says the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has resumed its eradication efforts. “In central Mexico, APHIS believes that really is the last chance we have…Continue Reading

Tariff confusion impacting already high fertilizer prices

The vice president of fertilizer with Stone X Group says the Trump administration’s tariffs are impacting fertilizer markets. Josh Linville tells Brownfield, “A lot of confusion.”  He says, “Are they going to be in place? Are they not going to be in place? What’s the tariff rate going to be? Is it going to include…Continue Reading

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