Food vs. fuel debate lingers on

Decades after the introduction of biofuels the food versus fuel debate continues.      Steve Reinhard, who farms in Ohio and serves with the United Soybean Board, says a recent Purdue University study shows the surge in U.S. soybean crush has actually reduced some food costs. “Because we have more soybeans being crushed for oil, we also…… Continue Reading

Crop margins not as bleak

Crop margins are improving in the New Year. Minnesota corn and soybean farmer Darin Johnson says he’s taken advantage of the recent market rally. “We still really are under our cost of production, but we did rally to a point where it doesn’t hurt quite as bad. So yeah, it is nice to have that…… Continue Reading

Questions about water resources management in Indiana

The Indiana State Senate has introduced several bills during this year’s legislative session to address water resources management across the state. Purdue University’s Jane Frankenberger says the industrial development project in Boone County has raised questions about water quantity. “People feel that not enough is known about the potential impacts of that on the people…… Continue Reading

Michigan Manure Summit focuses on safety

The Michigan Manure Hauler Certification program is training farmers and their employees on how to protect the environment and people if a spill occurs. Michigan Farm Bureau’s Tess Van Gorder tells Brownfield teams will have to work through emergency response scenarios as part of this week’s Michigan Manure Summit. “To try and help farmers and…… Continue Reading

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