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Ethanol stocks, production up modestly

U.S. ethanol production hit its highest level in a month last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.042 million barrels per day, up 4,000 on the week and 7,000 on the year. Iowa State University’s Center for Agricultural and Rural Development... Read More.

Minnesota ethanol plant prepared for disappointing corn crop

An ethanol plant in south-central Minnesota is prepared for a disappointing corn crop. Highwater Ethanol CEO Brian Kletscher says supplies could tighten following a tough growing season in the region. “We’re going to have corn out there, it’s going to be available. But between... Read More.

“Variable” used often to describe Minnesota yields

“Variable” continues to be a frequently used word to describe corn and soybean yields in the Upper Midwest. Jeff Moon covers Minnesota and Wisconsin as a market development specialist for Corteva Agriscience. “I think the word of the day would be ‘variable.’ Obviously we... Read More.

USDA grant aimed at eradicating two stored grain pests

A group of scientists are researching ways to limit the spread of two insects that could destroy stored grain. Kansas State University professor of entomology Tom Phillips tells Brownfield… “The larger grain borer can cause severe damage to dried corn in bins and some... Read More.

Ag policy analysts anxious on disaster relief package

The co-director of the Agricultural and Food Policy Research Center at Texas A&M University expects Congress to combine natural disaster relief with farm bill commodity program price supports this year. Bart Fisher tells Brownfield its important lawmakers help farmers, because even if Congress passes... Read More.

CME cash dairy prices steady to higher Thursday

Cash dairy prices were steady to higher Thursday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange with the exception of block cheese.  Dry whey was unchanged at $0.5950.  Two sales were recorded at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0175 at $1.9250.  Four sales were recorded, ranging from... Read More.

What is holding back crop yields?

A southern Indiana based agronomist says some farmers are seeing lower yields and it’s likely due to the increase of Crown Rot. Steven Heightchew with AgriGold says the disease is causing nutrient deficiencies and lowering yields. “What I have looked at in troubled fields, they’ve almost all had a... Read More.

Rep. Hinson expects House E15 bill to gain traction

A U.S. Representative from Iowa says a federal solution for year-round E15 will be one of her biggest priorities the rest of the year. Republican Ashley Hinson tells Brownfield she’s optimistic the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act will get bipartisan support. “There... Read More.

Dry conditions continue to expand

Pictured: Iowa state climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan The state climatologist for Iowa says he’s concerned about soil moisture for the next growing season. “We’re coming off the driest September for Iowa in 152 years of records,” Dr. Justin Glisan with the Iowa Department of... Read More.

Researchers developing first virtual replica corn field

Researchers at three universities have partnered on a project to create a digital replica corn field to help guide how crops develop and perform. On this week’s episode, we’ll hear from James Schnable at the University of Nebraska about a collaboration with researchers at... Read More.
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