Iowa farmer controlling weeds in conventional and organic systems

A north Iowa farmer who grows conventional and organic crops is splitting time between planting and controlling weeds. Rusty Olson of Garner says management differs a lot between the two systems. “Conventional, I guess I kind of call that my easy farming. I love everything we do in the organic world, but man is it…… Continue Reading

Patience needed with corn market

A commodities broker encourages farmers to be patient with the corn market. Shane Holtorf with Logic Ag Marketing says prices are suffering from significant planting progress in the U.S. and points to crop insurance as a marketing guide. “When I look at where our spring guarantees were, it doesn’t get me very excited about marketing…… Continue Reading

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 8, 2025

Jul. corn closed at $4.47 and 1/2, down 1 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.45, up 5 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $294.70, down 30 centsJul. soybean oil closed at 48.45, up 112 pointsJul. wheat closed at $5.29 and 1/4, down 5 centsJun. live cattle closed at $214.25, up $1.72Aug. feeder cattle…… Continue Reading

Opportunities to advance biofuels production in Indiana

The director of state governmental affairs for Clean Fuels Alliance America says there is opportunity to grow Indiana’s biofuels industry. Jeff Earl says existing infrastructure and rising demand puts the state in a prime position for expansion. “We’re seeing it all over the country where states are wanting to prioritize renewable fuels,” he says. “We…… Continue Reading

RFA says UK trade agreement expands market access 

The Renewable Fuels Association says a trade agreement in principle with the UK could provide a major boost to the industry. CEO Geoff Cooper tells Brownfield specific details haven’t been released, but it has the potential to double US ethanol exports. “That’s a huge deal for the industry. That’s a significant bump in demand not just…… Continue Reading

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