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Projections for big crop & big piles in the Corn Belt

The general manager of one of the largest grain cooperatives in central Illinois says they’re gearing up for a big harvest. Derrick Bruhn, at Topflight Grain Cooperative, based in Monticello, says they’re also continuing to work through last year’s crop. “The producer is still...

Farmers tackling margin squeeze period, economist says

An ag economist says it could take a few years to resolve the current downturn in the farm economy. “We’re definitely no longer in 2022,” said David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights. Widmar says farmers are trying to handle higher costs with lower incomes....

Looking for ways to save on costs this fall

A west-central Missouri farmer says some farmers might delay early corn harvest to save on drying costs. “We’re going to let Mother Nature do more of the drying in the field this year than harvesting early.” Ronnie Russell says farmers are looking to reduce...

Lawmakers want production tax credits for domestic feedstocks

A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators have asked Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to restrict the eligibility of a new Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit to renewable fuels made from domestic feedstocks. The 45Z tax credit included in the Inflation Reduction Act provides an opportunity...

Grain bin clean out causes delays at local processor

Mid-Missouri farmer Jay Fischer says it’s been difficult to deliver corn to the local feed mill ahead of harvest. “We have about 45,000 bushels of corn that was supposed to be delivered this month and we can’t get into Cargill, because they’re full every...

Ethanol prominent during Iowa Corn Day at Iowa State Fair

Iowa State Fairgoers are learning about the benefits of ethanol. Iowa Corn Promotion Board president Stan Nelson says Unleaded 88 is being featured during this year’s Iowa Corn Day at the Fair. “It gives us the opportunity to talk to a wide range of...

State legislators gather during the Rural Caucus at the Indiana State Fair

An Indiana state senator says the Rural Caucus, held during the state fair, serves as an opportunity to meet to discuss key issues affecting rural communities. Brian Buchanan (R, IN) says industry leaders give updates on the status of agriculture across the state. “We heard...

Recent study shows 1.6 million acres lost to development since 2001

A recent report from the University of Illinois show the Midwest has lost 1.6 million acres of productive farmland since 2001. Ohio State University professor emeritus, Carl Zulauf says the loss accounts for 1% of total farmland across eight states. “The loss of farm land reduces...

SAF reporting could help market scale production

A policy expert with the Renewable Fuels Association says the sustainable aviation fuel market lacks transparency in reporting, but a recently introduced bill could change that. Jared Mullendore says the bipartisan legislation from Congressman Mike Flood (R-Nebraska) and Troy Carter (D-Louisiana) could help the...

UNL food scientist highlights food safety importance to food chain

A University of Nebraska meat extension specialist says food safety is critical to sustaining the food supply chain. Byron Chaves tells Brownfield about ongoing research to improve the process. “In my lab, to give an example, we do product and process validations of barometers...
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