The Iowa Environmental Council says the clean water proposal approved in the last days of the legislative session does nothing new. IEC Senior Director of Policy and Programs Kerri Johannsen says the plans touts hundreds of millions of dollars spent on water quality. “This was really a last minute response to a public outcry, but […] View Full Story
Biofuel groups are responding positively to the U.S. Department of Energy’s update to the 45ZCF-GREET model, released on Friday. Emily Skor with Growth Energy says she views this as a major win for the ethanol industry. She recently told Brownfield ethanol producers were waiting on the details. “So they have certainty about what exactly they […] The post U.S. Department of Energy updates 45Z GREET model, biofuel groups call it ‘major win’ appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The USDA is projecting increased milk supplies and declining cheese prices to overhang the market this year and next. In its latest supply and demand report, the department says increased milk production per cow and larger cow inventories are expected to raise overall production for 2026 and 2027. Exports are projected to increase through 2027, […] The post Growing dairy production limits milk prices in USDA’s outlook appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
An agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids says rootless corn syndrome has been an issue for many farmers this spring. Robby Meeker, who covers the eastern half of Illinois and all of Indiana, says high temperatures in June took a toll in some areas. “This hot, this dry and experienced the wind that we’ve had, we […] The post Rootless corn plaguing some farmers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A crop protection specialist expects this summer’s El Nino to influence crop disease pressure. Tyler Harp with Syngenta says conditions in the southern U.S. are typically wetter than normal, with the northern tier of states warmer than average. “We transitioned into El Nino from La Nina, probably one of the quickest on record. And so […] The post El Nino could increase crop disease pressure this summer, expert warns appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, adding to the week-to-week decline. Development conditions continue to look favorable in much of the region. The trade’s also watching late harvest activity in Argentina, which is about 95% complete, while waiting for signs of new demand from China. This past week’s export sales report showed no […] The post Corn finishes Friday steady to firm as soybeans, wheat weaken appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A member of Certified Angus Beef says high beef prices are causing consumers to shift their purchasing habits. Tracey Erickson, senior executive vice president, says demand for ground beef is at an all-time high because of its price and “A burger isn’t just a burger anymore. You have so many options to have a casual […] The post High beef prices changing consumer buying habits appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
An extension plant pathologist says tar spot has been confirmed for the first time this year. Darcy Telenko says the disease was found in a test plot in Randolph County, Indiana. “The corn was only about V6, so it was corn that was planted in mid-April,” she says. “It’s still relatively early. The question, will the […] The post Tar spot confirmed in the Eastern Corn Belt for the first time in 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Jul. corn $4.12 and 3/4, up 1 centJul. soybeans $11.13 and 1/2, down 1 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal $301.30, down 40 centsJul. soybean oil 74.28, down 17 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.84 and 1/2, down 2 and 1/4 centsAug. live cattle $241.17, down $1.50Aug. feeder cattle $357.42, down $2.22Jul. lean hogs $97.45, up 82 centsJul. […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 12, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
2026 could be another record year for U.S. ethanol exports. Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper says through April the pace is 13 percent ahead of last year. “And last year was a record for ethanol exports. We had 2.2 billion gallons in ethanol exports last year, that means about 1 out of 8 gallons […] The post RFA: U.S. ethanol exports running 13% ahead of record 2025 pace appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
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