Supporters of year-round E15 say there’s still a lot of uncertainty around a permanent solution. Randy Gard, chief operating officer with Bosselman Enterprises based in Grand Island, Nebraska, tells Brownfield retailers are waiting to finish updating infrastructure. “We’ve been converting tanks and dispensers to blender pumps. We’ve got about 2/3 of our locations now that’s…… Continue Reading
A good time to invest in herd genetics
A Missouri seedstock producer says now is the time for operations to invest in genetics. Blake McDonald is a cow/calf producer from Sullivan, and raises Angus and SimAngus bulls. He says, “Everybody’s making a little money.” He tells Brownfield he’s seeing more operations make significant investments in better bulls. “The bull sale average is just…… Continue Reading
DMC signups down some in Wisconsin
A Wisconsin Farm Service Agency official says there were a few less producers signing up for the Dairy Margin Coverage program in his state this year. Deputy Executive Director Tyler Radke says, “We had a fair amount of sign-ups. Maybe not quite as much as in the past but several thousand producers.” Radke tells Brownfield…… Continue Reading
Spring covers gaining popularity
A specialist with Precision Conservation Management (PCM) says many farmers are seeing success with spring planted cover crops. Jacob Gard works closely with farmers in Illinois and Indiana on their conservation goals. “It’s definitely a smaller percentage of people that are doing spring covers, but we’re starting to see a little bit more every year…… Continue Reading
Rep. Hinson praises Trump’s trade strategy
U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says President Trump’s tariff actions should help farmers get access to new markets. “What happened yesterday is free and fair trade,” Hinson said Thursday morning. “He is using these tariffs as a negotiating tool to bring other countries to the table. I want to ensure it’s carried out in a way…… Continue Reading
CNH Industrial pauses equipment shipments
A global ag equipment company says it has temporarily paused shipments due to uncertainty stemming from the ongoing tariff situation. In a statement to Brownfield, CNH Industrial said the company is stopping shipments from North America plants and European imports effective immediately. Officials say the move is temporary until they assess the full impact of…… Continue Reading
Mexico and Canada spared from retaliatory tariffs, what does this mean for North American trade?
Experts say President Trump’s retaliatory tariff announcement is setting a new precedent for trade in North America. Juan Carlos Baker is CEO of Ansley International Consultants. “We just witnessed the most significant developments in trade policy in maybe 3 decades.” He says Canada and Mexico were spared from the President’s tariff list, which could indicate a…… Continue Reading
Bill Even, National Pork Board CEO, stepping down
Photo of Bill Even taken by Brent Barnett/Brownfield The National Pork Board has announced Bill Even is stepping down from his role as chief executive officer. In a press release, NPB said Even is returning to his family’s South Dakota farming operation, where he and his wife will be closer to their extended families. “The…… Continue Reading
Another strong week for pork export sales
Export sales for pork hit a marketing year high. The USDA says sales were up 66 percent from the previous week and 88 percent from the prior 4-week average. Mexico again was the largest customer. Soybeans were up 21 percent from the previous week, but down 9 percent from the prior 4-week average. Increases were…… Continue Reading
IL corn growers focused on year-round E15
The vice president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association (ICGA) says the organization is focused on completing its push for year-round E15. Mark Bunselmeyer, who farms in Macon County, says in these times of increased scrutiny on cost-savings, higher blends of ethanol are common sense. “Not only does it cost nothing to the government, but…… Continue Reading
