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

Agriculture concerned tariffs will be part of Trump trade agenda

The return of Donald Trump to the White House has some in agriculture concerned tariffs will be a part of the incoming administration’s trade approach.  Compeer Financial vice president of legislative affairs Perry Aasness says President Trump has a track record of using tariffs, but it’s unclear if that tactic will be used again. “He’s…… Continue Reading

Nationwide Insurance donates grain rescue tubes

A senior official with Nationwide Insurance says 58 rural fire departments in 32 states have received critical safety equipment. Laramie Sandquist, senior assistant vice president with Nationwide Agribusiness, says the company and its partners have provided the departments with grain rescue tubes. “It’s an aluminum tube structure and they surround the victim so that they…… Continue Reading

Beef, pork export sales fall to marketing year lows

The USDA says pork and beef export sales hit marketing year lows during the week ending October 31st. Those lower-than-average sales totals for both followed reductions in purchases and a handful of outright cancelations from some key customers. That’s partially seasonal as buyers reevaluate this year’s needs and defer some purchases to next year and…… Continue Reading

Using technology to improve cattle diagnostics in feedlots

With the use of ultrasound, veterinary professionals can determine lung scores to decide the course of treatment for an animal chute-side. Dr. Luis Feitoza with the Beef Cattle Institute at Kansas State University explains what he’s looking for during the ultrasound. “It ranges one through five,” he says.  “One is being a normal animal in…… Continue Reading

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