The ACE Ethanol Conference kicked off Thursday in Sioux Falls, South Dakota with discussions about how to grind more of the anticipated record U.S. corn crop.  American Coalition for Ethanol board president Dave Sovereign says expectations are for a huge U.S. corn crop this fall. “What are we going to do with these bushels? Fortunately…… Continue Reading

A former chief economist with American Farm Bureau says ongoing uncertainty in the ag economy will likely continue in 2026. Roger Cryan says there are plenty of questions surrounding trade and when purchases of U.S. commodities might begin to improve prices. “Who’s going to by our product? What kind of impact is it going to…… Continue Reading

An Indiana-based cooperative program is helping recently graduated high school students find careers in agriculture. Jacey Wilhelm from Connersville says Keystone Cooperative’s Securing Experience and Employee Development, or SEED Professionals, is a two-year rotational cohort that features on-the-job development opportunities. “It was hard to pick a major if I were to go to college,” she…… Continue Reading

The president of the American Farm Bureau Federation says farmers might need more federal assistance to make it through 2026.   Zippy Duvall tells Brownfield “I’m beginning to hear in the last few weeks, especially in the southeast part of the country starting with the Bootheel of Missouri south, it’s time for the USDA and President…… Continue Reading