Year of caution

The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says his farming operation is approaching 2025 with caution. Brian Duncan, who raises grain and livestock in Ogle County, tells Brownfield capital expenditures are being scrutinized. “Caution until we see some solid direction on some of these issues, whether it be trade or biofuels is probably the farmer…… Continue Reading

Ohio Corn and Wheat wants a fix for year-round E-15

Ag groups across the country are optimistic year-round E-15 will become a reality in 2025. Tadd Nicholson, executive director of the Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association, says it’s been a long time coming. “It’s just been this question mark of how we can get this thing done,” he says. “We were close and it got…… Continue Reading

Old crop marketing window getting smaller

The optimal window to market old crop grain is getting smaller. Iowa Farm Bureau Farmer Education Program Manager Zach Brummer says a lot of farmers stored more corn and soybeans than intended last harvest. “So if there’s one thought I’d leave you with is that once you get past June 15th, the market, the risk…… Continue Reading

NFU President:  Farmers need certainty

The president of National Farmers Union (NFU) says farmers are facing unprecedented uncertainty. Rob Larew tells Brownfield, “Change always brings a lot of questions.”  He says, “I think answers will be forthcoming on where this new administration’s priorities are going to be.  But I think right now there’s a great deal of uncertainty, and I…… Continue Reading

Economist sees corn selling opportunities

An ag economist says there could be some selling opportunities for corn farmers. University of Missouri’s Ben Brown says, “Opportunities for producers out there in that old crop market just to get some sales on the board and get started before the market really turns and starts thinking about potentially large corn acres here in…… Continue Reading

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