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Biodiesel and renewable diesel consumption reach record levels

Demand for biodiesel and renewable diesel surged higher in 2024. Jeff Earl with Clean Fuels Alliance America says states continue to prioritize renewable fuel policies to help grow clean fuel use. “We saw Nebraska become the fourth state to pass a low-carbon fuel standard,...

Nebraska cattle producer bracing for potential winter storm

A southeast Nebraska farmer has been busy preparing cattle ahead of a potential winter storm this weekend.   Logan Bredemeier says portable windbreak panels and calf shelters are being installed. “We’re working on getting everyone drove in close off of stock fields that’s either...

Increased cover crop acres bring livestock opportunity

The president of the Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition says the increasing popularity of cover crops on row crop operations poses an opportunity for the livestock sector. Cliff Schuette tells Brownfield, “We’re really concentrated on the row crop producer getting cover crops and getting livestock...

Ethanol production, stocks move higher

U.S. ethanol production gained some ground during Christmas week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.111 million barrels per day, up 4,000 on the week and 62,000 on the year. That was despite Iowa State University’s Center for Agricultural and Rural Development...

Ag equipment specialist shares optimism for used market in 2025

A sales manager with Big Iron says he’s optimistic about the market outlook for used ag equipment in 2025. Ryan Harbur tells Brownfield he’s projecting some turnaround in prices. “I would project a solid growth in machine price performance, because as the inventory levels...

Planning for early planted soybeans in 2025

A crop protection specialist with Valent says management practices are key to finding success with early planted soybeans. Eric Ott says the earlier a soybean goes in the ground, the more challenges it faces. “When planting earlier, we’re dealing with some more insect pests...

Planning for 2025

As many producers take inventory of what nutrients are available in their soils, some may have questions about how to proceed ahead of the growing season. On this episode, an expert with AgroLiquid says now is a good time to work with an agronomist...

Cattle futures remain optimistic about direct trade

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle were higher, optimistic about this week’s direct business. February live was up $1.30 at $191.60 and April was $1.25 higher at $194.27. January feeders were $1.40 higher at $263.02 and March was up $1.92 at $262.67. Direct...