Farm News

Consumer concerns about tariffs

Tuesday, March 11

Anytime you turn on the news, the word “tariff” is likely to be used. But let’s consider how tariffs can impact consumers. University of Illinois assistant professor Maria Kalaitzandonakes says the recent Gardner Food and Agricultural Policy Survey found most respondents found that consumers are... Read More.

SAF needs certainty for the market to fully develop

Tuesday, March 11

The head of Clean Fuels Alliance America says establishing market certainty is crucial to the future development of sustainable aviation fuels. Donnell Rehagen says the industry is still in its infancy. “This is really where that industry needs some strong signals of longevity and... Read More.

Farmers call for strong conservation programs

Tuesday, March 11

Farmers say they need a strong conservation program. Longtime Minnesota farmer Edwin Jostock says the weather is changing. “We’ve always had a cloudburst every now and then, but now we can get two or three cloud bursts a summer, and it just takes the... Read More.

Grassley concerned about ongoing biodiesel plant shutdowns

Tuesday, March 11

Photo of biodiesel pump by Brent Barnett/Brownfield A number of biodiesel plants remain idled across Iowa and a U.S. Senator says he’s concerned about the pause in production. “The Biden administration screwed the whole industry and forced these shutdowns,” Chuck Grassley said Tuesday morning.... Read More.

Moving Michigan Soybeans with Rail

Tuesday, March 11

As a peninsula state, Michigan commodities have many transportation options. In this Pods for Profit, we’ll meet a logistics manager who focuses on rail transit. Kyle Hnatiuk with the Adrian & Blissfield Railroad Company and Zeeland Farm Services discusses Michigan railroads and how they... Read More.

Promoting Local Meat Processors

Tuesday, March 11

The partnership between the Missouri Association of Meat Processors and the Missouri Beef Industry Council is an opportunity to promote beef products and the state’s beef industry. In this episode, Niki Cloud talks about the association and how it works in concert with the... Read More.

Despite economy, many farms financially solid going into planting season

Tuesday, March 11

Planting season is almost here, and an agricultural lender says most farm operations are financially in a position to acquire inputs and go forward despite the down farm economy, with better than expected balance sheets and even some farms considering expansion. We’ll hear from... Read More.

Another strong year for U.S. ethanol exports?

Monday, March 10

The CEO of Growth Energy says 2025 could a milestone year for biofuels trade. Emily Skor tells Brownfield, “We are excited by this administration’s tough stance on trading markets where we don’t have fair access. Brazil is a very good example. They have an... Read More.

USDA’s HPAI vaccination plan “unclear”

Monday, March 10

A veterinarian and director of the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory says USDA’s Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza vaccination plan is unclear. Keith Poulsen tells Brownfield “as we get more details, we’ll continue to move forward in fighting the disease.” Vaccinations were part of USDA’s initial 5-point... Read More.

Attorney general asks DOGE to investigate Grain Belt Express

Monday, March 10

Missouri’s Attorney General has asked the Trump administration to investigate a $4.9 billion federal loan awarded to the Grain Belt Express. The project would construct transmission lines across Missouri to transport wind-generated energy from Kansas to Indiana. In a letter, Attorney General Andrew Bailey... Read More.

USA Rice: U.S. should hold India accountable

Monday, March 10

Karah Janevicius with USA Rice says India and other countries, including China, subsidize farmers for rice production and should be held accountable for unfair trade practices. “They continue to pursue a policy posture that protects their domestic producers and consumers of any imported rice.”... Read More.

Most farmers prepared for spring purchases

Monday, March 10

An agricultural lender says despite the down economy, most farmers have or can get the money they need for planting season. Ty Martin with Compeer Financial tells Brownfield concern about a farm’s financial health was higher about four to five months ago when they... Read More.