Landus names interim CEO

Iowa-based ag cooperative Landus says Sam Caton has been named the company’s interim chief executive officer. In a press release, Landus said Caton will maintain his current responsibilities as executive vice president of sales while also stepping into the interim CEO role. Last week, Landus announced the departure of former CEO Matt Carstens. His resignation…… Continue Reading

Ethanol production declines as supply rises

U.S. ethanol production dropped to a multi-month low last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says ethanol production averaged 1.021 million barrels per day, the lowest since late January, falling 42,000 from the previous week and 35,000 from a year ago. Part of the decline can be tied to seasonal maintenance. Ethanol stocks of 27.034…… Continue Reading

Support your local volunteer firefighters

Commentary. I talk a lot about the importance of community in this column. As destructive storms moved through the heartland, neighbors came together to help pick up the pieces and support one another in times of need. That is what neighbors do in rural communities. They pitch in. They volunteer. In both Illinois and Indiana,…… Continue Reading

High water continues to impact Ohio River valley barge traffic

The movement of products and commodities by barge remains a challenge on the Ohio River and its tributaries thanks to last week’s heavy rains. Kyler Davis is with the Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division. He tells Brownfield, “We do have temporary lock closures at McAlpine, Markland, Newburgh, and Cannelton locks…… Continue Reading

Iowa farmer calls for quick de-escalation of U.S.-China trade war

Trade tensions continue to escalate between the U.S. and China, and an eastern Iowa farmer says he’s concerned about the impact on producers. Dave Walton tells Brownfield China is the biggest export market for U.S. soybean growers. “I was reading a report overnight that China has once again raised their import tariffs on goods,” he…… Continue Reading

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