The executive director of the Minnesota Biofuels Association indicates year-round nationwide E15 is getting closer to reality. Brian Werner says renewable fuel and refiner stakeholders are meeting in Washington D.C. “And they’re making progress on getting to an agreement on year-round E15. So some changes that would allow E15 to be sold year-round, and also…… Continue Reading
Darryl Worley Suffers Hard Loss: ‘My Friend and My Brother’
“I’m just broken, empty, and a little bit lost.” Continue reading…… Continue Reading
45Z tax credits set to bring windfall to ethanol plants
Major changes to the 45Z tax credit are set to go into effect at the end of the month. Scott Irwin, ag economist at the University of Illinois, says the passage of the July reconciliation package is bringing a windfall to ethanol producers. “A typical ethanol plant here in the Midwest, without having any investments…… Continue Reading
Lillibridge encourages beginning cattle producers to start small, stay practical
A cattle producer from eastern Iowa says the industry needs more young and beginning producers. “Us older generation, we’re kind of a dying breed,” said Lance Lillibridge. Lillibridge tells Brownfield the number of new people entering the cattle business is minimal. “You don’t have to look too hard to see that most of us out…… Continue Reading
Duvall urges White House to prioritize long-standing farm labor issues
The president of the American Farm Bureau Federation says he wants the Trump administration to tackle the on-going labor crisis. Speaking with reporters last week, Zippy Duval says it’s been a problem for at least 30 years and has shared that concern with the administration recently. “Like I told the President, if he’d ask Congress…… Continue Reading
Lauren Alaina Suffers Hilarious Wardrobe Mishap (Watch)
Picture this: a country star in mismatched boots, laughter filling the air, and a reminder that life on tour is anything but ordinary. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Turkey industry backs Senate push for USDA action on HPAI vaccination plan
Leaders in the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee are urging USDA to prioritize a vaccine strategy for highly pathogenic avian influenza. Minnesota turkey grower John Zimmerman, who served as chair of the National Turkey Federation in 2024, tells Brownfield the industry has made great strides in biosecurity and limiting the spread of avian flu. “But at…… Continue Reading
Iowa farmer urges long-term support after meeting with President Trump
An Iowa farmer who joined President Trump to announce a bridge payment program suggests the administration knows more help is needed. Cordt Holub says he sat next to the President during a roundtable Tuesday and then visited the Oval Office. “He was all ears. And of course we’re grateful and thankful for these bridge payments,…… Continue Reading
Practical Farmers of Iowa Conference
Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp covers the Practical Farmers of Iowa Conference. The post Practical Farmers of Iowa Conference appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Iowa Ag Expo
Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp covers the Iowa Ag Expo. The post Iowa Ag Expo appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
