Farmers more optimistic about the ag economy, but still show concerns

An ag economist says producers are showing optimism about improvements in the ag economy, but still hold concerns about current conditions. Jim Mintert is with Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture. “Clearly people are still worried about those key factors of what it costs to put a crop in the ground and what they’re going to sell…… Continue Reading

2024 a strong year for ethanol

2024 has been a strong year for the ethanol industry. Minnesota Biofuels Association executive director Brian Werner says ethanol stakeholders are in a position of strength. “We’ve seen great production numbers, we’ve seen great exports. Exports to Canada and other places around the world have really been strong, so I think overall it’s been a…… Continue Reading

Tar spot gaining foothold in southern Illinois/Indiana

An agronomist with Golden Harvest says management of tar spot is on farmer’s minds as they plan for 2025. Nate Prater, who covers the southern third of Illinois and portions of southwestern Indiana, tells Brownfield… “We saw tar spot come in on some of the April planted corn, especially over in the southeast side of…… Continue Reading

Ohio Corn and Wheat focused on nationwide E15 in the lame duck

The executive director of the Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association wants Congress to pass the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act in the lame duck. Tadd Nicholson tells Brownfield… “E15 is so bipartisan with a broad coalition of support that we hope and believe that it can be placed into a vehicle that’s…… Continue Reading

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