June 5, 2025

Iowa pushed out of DNC panel that sets next presidential nominating schedule

The Iowa Democratic Party has lost its seat on the powerful rule-making panel that will decide which states go first in 2028 when Democrats select their next nominee for president. The Des Moines Register was first to report Iowa’s slot on the Democratic Party’s national rules committee has gone to someone from New Hampshire. That’s […] View Full Story

Novonessis a new name with familiar bio-solutions

Dr. Lance Fox with Novonessis says the company formed from the joining of Christian Hansen and Novozymes, offering bio-solutions for livestock producers with a proven track record. The post Novonessis a new name with familiar bio-solutions appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Capital gains tax updates possible in MO

The executive vice president of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association says eliminating capital gains taxes in the state would help the next generation of livestock producers. Mike Deering tells Brownfield “we have people right now that would love to not wait until they’re dead to transfer their land to the next generation, but they’re afraid of […] The post Capital gains tax updates possible in MO appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

FeedARMOR a new feed mitigant tool

McNess director of research and development Frederick Sandberg says FeedARMOR comes at a time when other feed mitigants face challenges, and offers solutions equal in performance and cheaper in cost. The post FeedARMOR a new feed mitigant tool appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Ohio Farm Bureau members will soon have access to additional healthcare options 

Photo provided by Ohio Farm Bureau. A bill that would provide healthcare options to Ohio Farm Bureau families has passed the state legislature and is headed to the governor’s desk for signature. Whittney Bowers with Ohio Farm Bureau says the legislation expands the organization’s current healthcare coverage options, which allowed Farm Bureau members to provide healthcare to […] The post Ohio Farm Bureau members will soon have access to additional healthcare options  appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Unclear biofuels policy update affects soybean oil

The chief commodities economist with StoneX Group says the lack of clarity on the Trump administration’s biofuels policy has been weighing on soybean oil prices this week. Arlan Suderman says it’s unclear when the U.S. EPA will release more information about renewable volume obligations and small refinery exemptions. “How will those two fit together? Will […] The post Unclear biofuels policy update affects soybean oil appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

April ethanol, DDGS exports down on month

U.S. ethanol exports were lower in April. The Renewable Fuels Association says April’s ethanol exports of 172.3 million gallons were down 12% on the month and 8% on the year, largely due to a big decline in movement to Canada. Canada still claimed the top spot for 49th consecutive month, followed by the European Union, […] The post April ethanol, DDGS exports down on month appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Rapid development impacting Ohio’s farmland market

The director of public policy for Ohio Corn and Wheat says rapid urban development is impacting the state’s farmland market. Luke Crumley says more than 930,000 acres of farmland has been lost over the last 20 years.  “If you’re the person looking to buy land and you’re a new and beginning farmer, or maybe you’re mid-career […] The post Rapid development impacting Ohio’s farmland market appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Ridge of high pressure expected soon

An ag meteorologist says a ridge of high pressure is expected to build across the Corn Belt in mid-June, ending the rain for a little while. Drew Lerner with World Weather Incorporated says that doesn’t mean it will be hot and dry the rest of the year. “We have to be kind of careful here. […] The post Ridge of high pressure expected soon appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Elanco launches SRD treatment

Elanco Animal Health is launching a new product called Predalex. Technical veterinarian Dr. Patrick Hoffman tells Brownfield it’s the first unique injectable antibiotic treatment approved since 2012 to treat swine respiratory disease (SRD). The post Elanco launches SRD treatment appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story