The prices at many Iowa gas stations have gone up at least a dime a gallon in the past week, as tensions rise in the Persian Gulf about a possible war between the U.S. and Iran. AAA-Iowa spokesman Brian Ortner says pump prices may be reflecting various world events, and it’s not just here in […] View Full Story
Several Missouri FFA members are at the state capitol to celebrate National FFA Week. State FFA Officer Gage Swindler from Caldwell County tells Brownfield “there are members from Ashland, Brunswick, Centralia, Milan and Doniphan.” Cash Honeycutt, another State FFA Officer from Ray County, says Governor Mike Kehoe and State Ag Director Chris Chinn drove tractors […] The post Missouri FFA members celebrate National FFA Week at state capitol appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
It’s Give FFA Day and a state vice president with the Missouri FFA says it’s a time for people to invest in ag education. Maddy Rash from Dallas County tells Brownfield the future of Missouri agriculture is bright and she enjoys meeting with the members. “Seeing the members that motivate me to do my job […] The post Missouri FFA promotes ag education on give FFA day appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
U.S. pork export sales were strong during the week ending February 19th. The USDA says pork sales were larger than average, with Mexico picking up more than half of the total, reflecting the consistent demand from a major trading partner. All other major commodities saw week-to-week declines for sales because of several factors, including U.S. […] The post Big week for U.S. pork export sales, mostly to Mexico appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The president of the Board of Regents made reference to a bill in the Iowa House that would freeze tuition at the three state universities during his general remarks today. President Robert Cramer says a tuition freeze is one of the options available. “When our legislative friends say ‘tuition freeze’, I say sure if we […] View Full Story
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows nearly 75 percent of the country is facing drought conditions. Central Illinois Farmer Ken Franklin says the situation is dire. “Our subsoil moisture is nonexistent right now and our topsoil moisture is pretty dry. In fact, I top dressed wheat the other day and I didn’t have to wait […] The post Widespread drought raises concerns for 2026 crop season appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The Trump administration plans to expedite funds to boost U.S. ag exports. USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley says the One Big Beautiful Bill Act doubles the money available for market development programs at FAS. “Doubled it. But it doesn’t go into effect until program year 2027, so that’s next year.” Speaking at the […] The post White House accelerates ag export funding ahead of 2027 expansion appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A livestock economist says the outlook for pork producers this year is positive. Michigan State University’s Jaime Luke tells Brownfield, “These really high beef prices are providing some more support to these other protein markets as well, as consumers who are price responsive are looking to find other ways to supplement protein into their diets […] The post Strong pork market outlook as high beef prices boost demand, MSU expert says appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
An ethanol industry leader says he doubts congress will pass a bill anytime soon that would allow the year-round sale of fuel blended with 15% ethanol. Yesterday was the deadline set for a vote in the U.S. House on a bill to end the EPA’s anti-smog rule that bars E15 from being sold in the […] View Full Story
Policy will shape the future of U.S. ethanol exports to its top customer. Advanced Biofuels Canada Association president Fred Ghatala calls biofuels a “policy game.” “Renewable fuels exist because policy makes room in the market, and then creates structures that encourage carbon intensity reductions over the long-term.” Ghatala was part of a panel at the […] The post Policy support key as Canada remains largest U.S. ethanol customer appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
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