Study shows 2024 was a record year for biodiesel economic impact

A new study shows that the biodiesel industry helped contribute more than $42 billion to the US economy in 2024. Kate Shenk (shank), director of regulatory affairs with Clean Fuels Alliance America, says the organization’s report makes it clear that 2024 was a record-setting year. “These are real world results showing what we’re delivering for…… Continue Reading

Planting window opens up for Upper Midwest farmers

Ideal planting weather is expected across much of the Midwest this week. Brent Mohn grows corn and soybeans near Lakeville in southern Minnesota. “We missed a few of the rain showers that came through in the last week and-a-half, so we got started on some of our own stuff yesterday. So it’s nice to get…… Continue Reading

Tank Mix Flexibility

As growers begin applying Enlist herbicides this spring, Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Scott Pringnitz, says there are several ways to get the most out of each trip across the field. He notes that one of the major advantages of Enlist is its superior tank mix flexibility, particularly with Enlist One. The post Tank Mix…… Continue Reading

Mexico top weekly export inspections destination

Mexico led the way for U.S. grain and oilseed export inspections during the week ending May 1st. Inspections of corn and soybeans were above what’s needed weekly to meet projections for the current marketing year, while wheat fell short. The 2024/25 marketing year began June 1st for wheat and September 1st for beans, corn, and…… Continue Reading

Wisconsin soil moisture levels vary as some planters get rolling

Some Wisconsin farmers are glad to get a break from rain long enough to plant, while others are hoping for a long, slow soaking rain after planting wraps up. Cal Dalton raises about 13-hundred acres of hay, wheat, oats, corn, and soybeans plus beef cattle near Endeavor in south-central Wisconsin, and says the planter is…… Continue Reading

Soybean Meal Becomes More Attractive for Dairy Cows

Missouri Soybeans’ strategic plan includes boosting soybean meal demand for livestock feeding, including dairy cows. Producing more meal, thereby lowering costs, improves livestock farmers’ bottom lines. Market Development Director Matt Amick says aside from lower costs, dairies in other parts of the country should consider relocating to Missouri to be nearer to land, water, and…… Continue Reading

Concerns grow over uncertainty in the ag economy for 2025

An economist says there are several issues that could create more uncertainty for the ag economy in 2025.   Jay Rempe with Rolling Prairie Economics says he’s concerned about supply and demand for U.S. commodities. “We’re seeing prices in the doldrums right now. Unfortunately, I don’t see anything changing in the near future.” He says…… Continue Reading

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