April 16, 2025

Production from one of the nation’s largest maple syrup-producing states will likely be cut by at least a third after devastating ice storms. Michigan Maple Syrup Association President David Noonan tells Brownfield this season could have been a record year for producers. That was until storms at the end of March coated more than three […] The post Maple syrup production lost to ice storm stretching thousands of acres appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

U.S. ethanol production fell to a more than six-month low last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.012 million barrels per day, a decrease of 9,000 on the week and the lowest since the week ending September 20th, 2024, partially due to seasonal maintenance. That was still an increase of 29,000 on […] The post Ethanol production, stocks below previous week appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A group of Democratic Senators is pressing the Trump administration for answers on how its tariff policy will impact farmers. Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin tells Brownfield, “We are going to see a situation where many can’t make ends meet and sadly some will go out of business because of a totally unnecessary manufactured crisis.” […] The post Democratic Senators concerned ongoing trade rift will have long-term impact on farmers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Legislation to help expand access to meat and poultry products has been reintroduced in the U.S. Senate. Iowa Republican Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield the New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act would allow products inspected by state inspection programs to be sold across state lines. “The in-state consumption of that meat, which was required […] The post State-inspected meat and poultry bill reintroduced in U.S. Senate appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The new Iowa FFA state officer team was elected and announced at this week’s state convention in Ames. The members of the 2025-2026 Iowa FFA officer team are: The Iowa FFA Association says these nine leaders will live out there year of service speaking with FFA members across the state, presenting leadership camps and workshops, […] The post New Iowa FFA state officer elected appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The White House says President Trump is weighing potential aid for U.S. ag producers impacted by trade conflicts with China.  Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Tuesday that the President supports farmers and ranchers. “Relief is being considered. The Secretary of Agriculture has spoken with the President about that and again, it’s being considered.” […] The post White House says trade assistance payments are being considered appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Across the Corn Belt, chilly conditions linger east of the Mississippi River, while warmth is returning farther west.  Frost was reported early Wednesday as far south as Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio.  Later Wednesday, Midwestern high temperatures should range from near 50°F in the vicinity of the Great Lakes to 80°F or higher in the middle […] The post Windy, warmer weather expands on the Plains; fair & cool across the eastern Corn Belt appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story