The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says his farming operation is approaching 2025 with caution. Brian Duncan, who raises grain and livestock in Ogle County, tells Brownfield capital expenditures are being scrutinized. “Caution until we see some solid direction on some of these issues, whether it be trade or biofuels is probably the farmer […] The post Year of caution appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Ag groups across the country are optimistic year-round E-15 will become a reality in 2025. Tadd Nicholson, executive director of the Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association, says it’s been a long time coming. “It’s just been this question mark of how we can get this thing done,” he says. “We were close and it got […] The post Ohio Corn and Wheat wants a fix for year-round E-15 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The optimal window to market old crop grain is getting smaller. Iowa Farm Bureau Farmer Education Program Manager Zach Brummer says a lot of farmers stored more corn and soybeans than intended last harvest. “So if there’s one thought I’d leave you with is that once you get past June 15th, the market, the risk […] The post Old crop marketing window getting smaller appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The National Endowment for the Arts has revised its grant guidelines for 2026 to reject applications for projects focused on diversity, equity and inclusion, and has eliminated its Challenge America grants for the upcoming year. Fairfield Arts and Convention Center Executive Director Lindsay Bauer still waiting for the Challenge America funding it was awarded for […] View Full Story
The president of National Farmers Union (NFU) says farmers are facing unprecedented uncertainty. Rob Larew tells Brownfield, “Change always brings a lot of questions.” He says, “I think answers will be forthcoming on where this new administration’s priorities are going to be. But I think right now there’s a great deal of uncertainty, and I […] The post NFU President: Farmers need certainty appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
An ag economist says there could be some selling opportunities for corn farmers. University of Missouri’s Ben Brown says, “Opportunities for producers out there in that old crop market just to get some sales on the board and get started before the market really turns and starts thinking about potentially large corn acres here in […] The post Economist sees corn selling opportunities appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
New requirements for the company that has a permit to build a carbon pipeline and for the state regulators that granted the permit have cleared initial review in the Iowa House. One bill would require Summit Carbon Solutions to show it has enough insurance to cover all damages from a pipeline rupture. Cynthia Hansen’s family […] View Full Story
An ag insurance specialist says safety should always be top of mind for those working around grain bins. Laramie Sandquist, senior associate vice president with Nationwide Insurance, says 2024 was another deadly year. “Overall, in 2024, from what we’ve seen across the country, there were 27 entrapments.” He says, “Sixteen folks did pass away as […] The post Nationwide Insurance stressing grain bin safety; offering fire departments resources appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
It remains to be seen if Congress can get a farm bill across the finish line in 2025. U.S. Congressman Randy Feenstra of Iowa says, “Let’s be honest, it’s going to be tough.” He says America’s farmers and ranchers deserve the certainty of a five-year farm bill. “I have great confidence in our chairman, G.T. Thompson,” […] The post A big policy “to-do” list for agriculture appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
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