April 10, 2026

The USDA says new labeling standards could help drive demand for U.S. beef.   Undersecretary for Trade and Agriculture Affairs Luke Lindberg says Nebraska-based Greater Omaha Packing is starting to see an impact. “They only process beef that is born and raise in the Unites States of America. In fact, they will likely be one […] The post Lindberg: Labeling standards, trade access boosting U.S. beef demand appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has issued an executive order to allow the sale of E15 across the state.  Matt Smego,  senior policy director for the Michigan Corn Growers Association, says the rule now allows the sale of higher blends of ethanol in eight southeastern counties where it’s currently restricted. “Making sure that we have access […] The post Michigan declares energy emergency to allow statewide sales of E15 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

In this week’s checkoff chat, we’re looking back at 35 years of building demand and new opportunities for soybean farmers with Greg Anderson. Listen as we talk about farmer-led investments in research, innovation, and market development with U.S. Soy. The post Celebrating 35 years of USB with Greg Anderson appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says she supports Luke Lindberg’s nomination to lead the United Nations World Food Program. “I think he’s a very strong candidate for this,” she said. “The United States has a legacy as we well know of feeding and fueling the world and making sure we have strong leadership with that program.” […] The post Rep. Hinson backs Lindberg’s nomination to lead World Food Program appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A member of the governing board of Clean Fuels Alliance America says the biodiesel and renewable diesel industries are poised to take advantage of new Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) issued by the EPA. Rob Shaffer, who farms in central Illinois, tells Brownfield… “They actually gave us 5.6 billion gallons, which is a big help, because […] The post Illinois farmer excited by demand prospects of new RVOs appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Federal lawmakers are discussing ways to help alleviate rising ag input prices. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says revoking countervailing duties on Moroccan phosphate fertilizer imports would be a start. “The 18 percent tariff (currently in place). A U.S. company that has 80 percent of the market doesn’t need protection from imports.” The Iowa Republican tells […] The post Grassley: cut phosphate tariff, expand E15 to ease rising ag input pressures appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story