EPA proposal could eliminate DEF systems in ag equipment

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed rolling back requirements of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) systems in agriculture equipment. Nebraska Farm Bureau President Mark McHargue tells Brownfield that could be a welcome change for producers dealing with frequent and costly repairs. “Eighty percent of the repairs are emissions related.” During a meeting with farm bureau…… Continue Reading

USGC bullish on export pace

The U.S. Grains Council Vice President says the country is on track to set a new corn export record as trade negotiations move forward. Cary Sifferath tells Brownfield, “There’s a lot of pieces you have you have to look (at), there might be 25 different countries that are making up what would have been China back in 20/20/21…… Continue Reading

Grain prices respond to tariff updates

Market analysts say the uncertainty from trade tariffs continues to weigh on U.S. grain prices. Randy Martinson with Martinson Ag Risk Management says it’s hitting soybean prices the hardest, followed by wheat and corn, and he tells Brownfield “it’s causing a lot of countries to take a step back and re-evaluate. Either to look at…… Continue Reading

Mixed crop conditions, wheat harvest in central Kansas

A central Kansas farmer says recent weather conditions have been a mixed bag for his crops.   Paul Penner says timely rains and warmer temperatures have helped push his corn into the dough stage, but he’s seen some damage. “There was a storm with stock breakage. There was a couple of nights with excess wind…… Continue Reading

Cash dairy prices mixed Friday at CME

Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.    Dry whey was up $0.0175 at $0.55.  Five sales were recorded, ranging from $0.53 to $0.55.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0225 at $1.7050.  Nine sales were recorded, ranging from $1.70 to $1.71.  Cheese barrels were up $0.03 at $1.71.  Five sales were recorded,…… Continue Reading

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