Agriculture

Senate Republicans criticized the Biden administration’s energy and economic policies, saying the President needs to change course. Senator John Thune from South Dakota says the new consumer price index shows a 7.9% increase in consumer costs, including fuel and food, and one area America can support the ag industry, lower fuel costs for families, and increase energy independence is through biofuels. “Biodiesel, higher blends of ethanol like E15 are all […]

With America focused on energy and inflation, a Senator from North Dakota has not lost sight of a potential Biden administration policy problem for farmers and ranchers.  Republican John Hoeven was highly critical of President Biden going backward on the Waters of the U.S. rule in the Clean Water Act. He says America can’t have regulations like WOTUS coming back. “You remember the whole WOTUS issue under the Obama administration. […]

A global trade expert says the war in Ukraine and drought in South America will likely ramp up demand for US corn this year. Gregg Doud with Aimpoint Research tells Brownfield of the top five corn producing countries, the US now has the best supply and availability. “Between Brazil, Argentina, Ukraine, and the US, that is about 90% of the corn on the world market being exported. So, when you […]

Farmers are encouraged to plan accordingly as supply chain disruptions impact the crop protection marketplace. BASF technical service representative Vince Davis says there are a lot of challenges going into spring. “And my biggest thing to encourage growers is to plan ahead, plan ahead, plan ahead. That starts with making sure you have a plan to not only tackle tar spot, but tackle all of the other foliar leaf diseases, […]

Senator Tammy Baldwin is among a bipartisan group of lawmakers calling for the expanded use of U.S. biofuels. Baldwin has signed onto new legislation that if passed, would make E15 available year-round, establish an E15 and biodiesel tax credit, and direct the Environmental Protection Agency to finalize their E15 labeling rule. The Wisconsin Democrat blames recent gasoline price spikes on Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and supports cutting […]

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle were lower, with feeders leading the way down on the higher corn. April live was $1.67 lower at $135.90 and June was down $1.50 at $132.45. March feeders were $2.40 lower at $151.65 and April was down $3.90 at $156.25. Direct cash cattle markets were mostly quiet. Scattered sales were reported in the north at generally steady money. This week’s business has been […]

Upgrading America’s infrastructure remains a priority for corn and soybean growers at the 2022 Commodity Classic. Iowa farmer and Iowa Corn Growers Association President Lance Lillibridge tells Brownfield says it’s becoming more difficult to transport grain and supplies. “Our roads and bridges definitely need attention and we got to keep all that up. Our rail, too, the rail is an extremely important piece to moving all goods.” Kansas soybean grower […]