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Soybeans up, watching harvest results

Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. The trade’s watching early harvest activity, with mixed results in some key growing areas. That followed a stretch of drier than normal weather with high temperatures in parts of the region, which evidently impacted yield. Drought...

Considering less fall tillage

A carbon specialist wants farmers to consider doing less fall tillage. Clay Craighton with Agoro Carbon Alliance says depending on certain circumstances and soil types, tillage is necessary. “But do we need to do it to the extent that we normally did is the...

Broiler hatchery holds higher trend

Broiler sets and placements continue to move above year ago levels. The USDA says 237.473 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, dropping 6.427 million on the week, but that was also up 3% on the year, continuing to point to a year-over-year gain...

Growth Energy submits legal brief: don’t overlook biofuels

Growth Energy has filed an amicus brief in a U.S. Court of Appeals case challenging the EPA’s tailpipe emissions rule. Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Chris Bliley tells Brownfield there’s concern the emissions rule favors electric vehicles and overlooks the benefits of lower...

Work continues on clean fuel production tax credit

The Under Secretary of Farm Production and Conservation at the USDA says the agency continues to work closely with the Department of Treasury on the 45Z clean fuel production tax credit. Robert Bonnie tells Brownfield improvements to the credit can make biofuels more attractive...

Indiana farmer says warm, dry conditions speeding up crop maturity

Central Indiana farmer Jim Douglas says harvest is just getting started in his part of the state. “You know, I see a sprinkle of combines in the field here,” he says. “We have not harvested anything yet. But I’m planning on getting in the...

Federal judge dismisses chemical price-fixing lawsuit

A federal judge in Missouri has dismissed an antitrust lawsuit against major crop seed and chemical companies, ruling a lack of sufficient evidence they conspired to fix prices on crop chemical products. In her decision, Judge Sarah Pitlyk faulted the plaintiffs for using generalizations...

Slow start to central Illinois harvest

A central Illinois farmer says harvest is off to a slow start. Jeff Brown, who’s based in Macon County, says early corn yields are about average. “Yields have been good. Couple of greats.”  He says, “I think as we go into May corn, it...

RFA calls for more inclusive SAF tax credit

The Renewable Fuels Association continues to advocate for a broader suite of ag practices as the Treasury Department develops guidance for sustainable aviation fuel tax credits. CEO Geoff Cooper tells Brownfield current requirements bundle no-till, cover crops, and efficient nitrogen fertilizer use. “We do...

Ethanol production falls to three month low

U.S. ethanol production hit a 12-week low last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.049 million barrels a day, down 31,000 on the week, partially due to seasonal maintenance, but up 69,000 on the year. Iowa State University’s Center for Agricultural...

Understanding the gut microbiome

A healthy gut microbiome is crucial for our overall well-being. Dr. Steve Lerner with Novonesis says it all starts with short-chain fatty acids. AUDIO: Health Living on a healthy gut microbiome The post

Don’t skip the green bridge after corn harvest

An agronomist with WestBred is reminding growers to let fields rest between corn harvest and winter wheat planting. Mark Lubbers, Technical Product Manager for the Central and Southern Plains, tells Brownfield a two-week break is one of the best defenses against wheat streak mosaic...
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