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Clean Fuels CEO wants strengthened RFS under Trump

Pictured: Clean Fuels Alliance America CEO Donnell Rehagen at the 2024 NAFB Convention in Kansas City (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) The CEO of Clean Fuels Alliance America says he hopes the incoming Trump administration will help grow the Renewable Fuel Standard. Donnell Rehagen says... Read More.

What will President-elect Trump do with WOTUS?

The head lobbyist for Syngenta says the future of the Waters of the United States Rule will be a top issue for agriculture next year. Mary Kay Thatcher says there’s a chance President-elect Trump could return to the Navigable Waters Protection Rule established during... Read More.

Hybrid selection key for 2025

An agronomist with LG Seeds says success in 2025 starts with corn hybrid selection. Samantha Agnotti, who’s based in Wisconsin, says farmers should begin with an honest evaluation of 2024. “Now is the time.”  She says, “Harvest season is fresh in your mind. It’s... Read More.

October red meat production up 5% on year

Commercial red meat production during October was 5.024 billion pounds. That was an increase of 5% on the year thanks to faster cattle and hog processing paces and heavier average live weights. Beef production was 2.465 billion pounds, 5% higher, with a slaughter of... Read More.

The importance of crop protection tool availability

The head of stakeholder affairs for Bayer Crop Science says ag groups want to ensure inputs are protected in 2025. Martha Smith says the Modern Ag Alliance aims to give farmers access to tools they need. “The alliance was founded by Bayer, but is supported... Read More.

Improved quality elevating demand for beef

A cattle industry expert says improved quality has elevated demand for beef. Randy Blach, CEO of CattleFax says the U.S. cattle herd has declined, but quality has not. He tells Brownfield that continues to elevate the industry. “We actually ended up seeing about 350,000... Read More.

Indiana FFA and National FFA launch Grow With Us Program

The Indiana and National FFA Organizations have launched Grow With Us, a program that aims to expand ag education across the state. Ambra Tennery is the associate director of educational programs for the National FFA Organization. “More individuals including students, parents, administrators, guidance counselors,... Read More.

Flies can have long-lasting effects on cattle

An industry expert says flies can have long-lasting effects on cattle. Dennis Meyer, with Central Life Sciences, says fly bites can often lead to infection. “Which is the primary cause of contagious mastitis.”  He says, “Once mastitis effects that animal’s mammary gland, she can’t... Read More.

Corn, soybean export sales up on week, below average

The USDA’s reporting a generally mixed week for U.S. export sales numbers. Corn, soybean, and soybean oil export sales during November 14th were up from the previous week, but lower than average, while soybean meal, sorghum, rice, and pork were down from the week... Read More.

Animal ag sees wins and losses after election

The Animal Agriculture Alliance says local activists ballot initiatives had mixed results during the most recent election. Hannah Thompson Weeman points to petitions in California and Colorado. “On the very positive side, both measures in Denver and the measure in Sanoma County all failed,”... Read More.

FS GRAIN expanding market access in Illinois

The general manager of FS GRAIN says a new partnership with Union Pacific and CSX railroads will bring corn farmers access to new markets. Cory Winstead says the company plans to construct a shuttle loader at its grain facility in St. Anne, Illinois. “Today... Read More.
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