May 12, 2026

The immediate fate of nationwide year-round E15 could be decided tomorrow.  American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings says the U.S. House plans to vote twice Wednesday, first to decouple E15 legislation from the farm bill. “And then we will expect a vote, an up or down vote, on the E15 language itself. So it’s […] The post Congress nears decision on permanent year-round E15 sales appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Across the Corn Belt, frost and freezes were observed early Monday in parts of the upper Midwest, extending as far south as northern Iowa. Although much of the Midwest has adequate soil moisture, the ongoing cool spell is slowing the emergence and growth of recently planted corn and soybeans. On the Plains, scattered frost and […] The post A wide-range of temps, wind-blow for some; showers favor parts of the northern Corn Belt appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of warmer-than-normal weather nationwide, except for near-normal temperatures in the Pacific Northwest. Meanwhile, wetter-than-normal conditions across the middle section of the country, including much of the Plains, Mississippi Valley, and Midwest, should contrast with near- or below-normal precipitation in the Far West and the […] The post An early-Summerlike pattern ahead for the Heartland; seasonal rainfall coverage appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story