Agriculture

A trio of Midwestern governors is asking the Environmental Protection Agency to substantially increase blending requirements for biodiesel and renewable diesel. Greg Anderson, a Nebraska farmer and a member on the Clean Fuels Alliance America governing board, says the proposal under the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) isn’t enough. “Investments by biodiesel renewable diesel producers, farmers, oilseed processors and so forth really are at risk without a true statement from EPA […]

Many in the ag industry are calling Supreme Court’s decision in Sackett v. EPA a huge win for landowners and America’s farmers and ranchers. In its ruling, the court decided the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers wrongfully claimed oversight of the wetland on the Sackett’s property.  Mary Thomas Hart is the chief counsel for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.  “Today feels like a massive exhale not […]

A former chief negotiator for the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement suggests Mexico’s GMO corn ban may never be realized.  Trade consultant Ken Smith served as Mexico’s chief negotiator for the modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement that led to the signing of USMCA.  During the U.S. Meat Export Federation Spring Conference in Minneapolis Thursday, he said the Mexican government is realizing it painted itself into a corner by […]

Beef and soybean products export sales for the week ending May 18th were the highlights of the USDA’s weekly numbers. Beef sales were up on the week and above average, with Japan, South Korea, and China topping the list. Soybean meal and oil were both considerably larger than last week, with the U.S. filling some of the void left by a much smaller crop in Argentina. Old crop soybean sales […]

The 2023 World Pork Expo is set to be a groundbreaking event, poised to captivate attendees from around the globe. As the event unfolds, attendees will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the latest advancements, trends, and breakthroughs in the swine industry. From cutting-edge technologies to networking opportunities and market insights, the World Pork Expo promises an unforgettable experience for all those fortunate enough to attend. Enjoy two free […]

The U.S. Meat Export Federation is working to identify and market to emerging consumer trends in the Asia Pacific region.  USMEF Asia Pacific vice president Jihae Yang says consumers in Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines want more high-quality protein. “It is proven that the market develops as disposable income increases and food culture diversifies (so) demand is shifting from the commodity grass-fed beef to the grain-fed beef.” During the opening […]

South Central Nebraska farmer Randy Uhrmacher says the lack of rainfall and historic drought are his top concerns for the growing season. “I noticed the dirt was just two inches of pure powder and I took it in my hand and it’s just like baby powder with a little bit of crop residue in from last year.  It kind of showed how dry it is and how bad of need […]

An agronomist based in South Central Nebraska says crops are off to great start even with a variety of challenges early in the growing season. Kevin Keller with Pioneer tells Brownfield most crops were planted in cold and dry conditions. “I haven’t seen anything that’s been overly concerning as far as the trend goes in either corn or soybeans. Of course, there’s always some challenges and one offs given the […]

Biofuel investments and the current expansion of U.S. soybean crush capacity are helping to improve farmers’ bottom lines, especially in areas that were previously underserved. In this episode of Fueling Conversations, Mac Marshall, vice president of market intelligence for the United Soybean Board, discusses growth in biodiesel and renewable diesel that has allowed soybean farmers to build upon the prior investments and technological innovations that have enabled soy to play […]