Ethanol production up as supply dips

U.S. ethanol production climbed higher over the past week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.081 million barrels per day, up 39,000 on the week and 41,000 on the year. Iowa State University’s Center for Agricultural and Rural Development says estimated operating margins for the average Iowa plant improved a little, continuing to…Continue Reading

To everything there is a season

Commentary. That first truly hard frost in the fall that turns tomato plants in the garden black always comes too soon. As I write this column, my dining room table and kitchen counters are piled with a variety of tomatoes, peppers, rosemary, and parsley. I have already canned, frozen, dried, and pickled everything we need…Continue Reading

Mississippi River levels continue decline at crucial time

The executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition says a third straight fall of low water levels on the Mississippi River is dealing a blow to ag transportation at a crucial time. Mike Steenhoek tells Brownfield… “In the six-month period of time between September and February, traditionally 80% of soybean exports occur during that period…Continue Reading

Dietary Guidelines committee favors an increase in more plant-based protein, NCBA pushes back

The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee is recommending consumers shift to a more plant-based diet and limit their consumption of red and processed meats. Dr. Shalene McNeill, a registered dietitian and Executive Director of Nutrition Science with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, is concerned that the move would create nutrient gaps in the most vulnerable populations.…Continue Reading

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