Dare we say this is a modest statement for a star of Underwood’s stature? Especially for such an event. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Clean fuels industry needs guidance
The CEO of Clean Fuels Alliance America says the industry needs guidance from the new Trump administration if it’s going to continue to grow. Donnell Rehagen says recent announcements surrounding the 45Z tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel are a start. “And the delays have already begun causing real hardships for our industry.” He says,…… Continue Reading
Indiana’s soil moisture outlook
A resource specialist says this winter has helped replenish soil moisture heading into spring planting. Cody Linville with Indiana’s State Department of Agriculture is based in northeast Indiana. “In the Jay and Randolph County area, we got 5 inches of rain before we got the freeze,” he says. “It did a really good job of getting those…… Continue Reading
Jason Aldean Feels ‘Vindicated’ by Donald Trump’s Inauguration
He’s hoping everyone is “getting on the same page.” Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Trump eyes February 1st to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico
President Trump plans to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico by the beginning of next month. Speaking to reporters Monday, Trump said he expects to issue 25 percent tariffs on imports from both countries starting February 1st. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield he believes in fair trade and supports the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement.…… Continue Reading
IRFA’s Shaw: Congress dropped the ball on E15 in 2024
The head of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association says pushing for permanent year-round sales of E15 fuel blends is his biggest priority in 2025. Monte Shaw says Congress had the opportunity to fix the issue once and for all near the end of 2024. “Congress really failed at the end of the year when they…… Continue Reading
Corn export inspections up on week, year
The USDA says U.S. grain and oilseed export inspections as of January 16th mostly continue to run ahead of the paces needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. The 2024/25 marketing year began June 1st, 2024 for wheat and September 1st, 2024 for corn, sorghum, and soybeans. The USDA’s next round of supply…… Continue Reading
Watch Parker McCollum Cover Toby Keith at the Inauguration
It’s a patriotic anthem. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Winter ag safety tips
An ag safety and health professor says farmers shouldn’t forget about their health in bitter cold temperatures. Dee Jepsen with Ohio State University says there is an increased risk of injury from the cold. “Having a change of clothing, a change of mittens, gloves and socks is important throughout the day,” she says. She tells Brownfield farmers…… Continue Reading
Cold wave conditions dominate the Heartland; rare Winter storm impacts the Gulf Coast
Across the Corn Belt, temperatures below -20°F were broadly noted Tuesday morning in the upper Great Lakes States, including much of Minnesota and northern Wisconsin. Sub-0°F readings were common in the Midwest, except near the Ohio River. The sharp cold snap has increased livestock stress, especially in colder areas of the upper Midwest. On the…… Continue Reading
