July 10, 2024

Illinois Representative Nikki Budzinski says the importance of trade is not lost on the state’s Congressional delegation. “I think we do need to be doing more, and I am looking for new markets for our growers.”  She says, “I know that’s something that I hear very loud and clear that we need.” Earlier this year, […] The post IL Congresswoman: Trade message resonates appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A senior science fellow with Nutrien Ag Solutions says the widespread rains that Tropical Storm Beryl brought through the Corn Belt this week was perfectly timed. Eric Snodgrass says parts of Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan received up to four inches of rain. “I look at this as being a major deciding factor on the […] The post Beryl rains are “perfect timing” for many states appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

U.S. ethanol production declined slightly last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.054 million barrels per day, down 10,000 on the week, partially due to flooding impacting transportation in and out of plants. That was still up 22,000 on the year, with strong operating margins supporting production. Iowa State University’s Center for […] The post Modest weekly changes for ethanol production, supply appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story