The Executive Director of the Real Christmas Tree Board says the industry has seen a resurgence of young farmers over the past decade. Marsha Gray tells Brownfield, “I think it is that interest in we might call it agritourism or just experiential opportunities for selling products that has driven a lot of new farmers.” She…… Continue Reading
Alarming Reason This Cemetery Is Charging Money to Its Visitors
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Spotlight on Soybeans Podcast Ep. 11 | Strategic Planning
In this Spotlight on Soybeans Podcast episode, Mark Lehenbauer, Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council (MSMC) Chair, discusses how the MSMC is using the checkoff to update its strategic plan and focus on fundamental strategies like research benefiting farmers and demand-building efforts. Listen now to learn more about the collaboration between the MSMC and the Missouri Soybean…… Continue Reading
Ag issues to monitor in 2025
The head lobbyist for Syngenta says there are several ag issues that need to be prioritized in 2025. Mary Kay Thatcher says tax reform is near the top of the list. “It’s a massive tax bill. It’s $5 trillion. It’s all kinds of things that affect ag be it death taxes or stepped-up basis or…… Continue Reading
Cooperative leader says FMMO referendum is not the end of the battle
The leader of a dairy cooperative says efforts to improve conditions for dairy farmers doesn’t end with the referendum on federal milk marketing order reforms. Tim Trotter with Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative tells Brownfield the USDA’s final rule for the federal milk marketing orders isn’t perfect. “Obviously, we felt we needed a lot more for…… Continue Reading
Soybeans down, corn mixed, watching weather in South America
Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling. Development weather in most of South America continues to look non-threatening to favorable. Conditions in much of Brazil are nearly ideal and while some portions of Argentina have been a little drier, there is rain in the forecast. China bought 134,000 tons of 2024/25 U.S. beans…… Continue Reading
Farmer hopes for more trade agreements
A farmer and member of the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board says now that the election is over, it’s time to get back to creating new trade agreements. Shane Goplin tells Brownfield many countries were hesitant to create new trade deals. “The world was on a wait-and-see, and it wasn’t just the U.S. that had the…… Continue Reading
October corn for ethanol, soybean crush up on month
The amount of corn used for ethanol production during October 2024 was slightly less than October 2023. The USDA says 460.493 million bushels of corn were used for ethanol production, up 3% on the month and down only slightly on the year, partially due to the estimated operating margins falling below year ago levels. The…… Continue Reading
National Sorghum Producers chairwoman says crop is vital to U.S. biofuel production
The chairwoman of National Sorghum Producers says the group will continue to promote sorghum as an option to help meet biofuels production goals. Amy France says in terms of climate-friendly crops, sorghum ranks near the top. “As we look at 45Z tax credits for the ethanol world and a lower carbon intensity score, sorghum already comes to the…… Continue Reading
‘Landman’ Star Says Epic Onscreen Rant Was ‘Very Enjoyable’
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