June 16, 2026

The vice president of federal affairs with Clean Fuels Alliance America says the EPA’s higher biomass-based diesel volumes, finalized in March, are already creating a turnaround for the biofuels sector. Kurt Kovarik tells Brownfield “We were at 50 percent of capacity for much of 2025, we’re already above 70 percent of capacity just a few […] The post Biofuels sector confident in meeting higher blending requirements appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An atmospheric scientist says he’s keeping a close on several weather issues the rest of the month. Eric Snodgrass says the switch to El Nino is at the top of the list. “A lot of talk about El Nino and its strength,” he said. “It’s a much, much bigger factor come fall, winter, and spring. […] The post Snodgrass: El Nino, soil moisture top weather concerns this month appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A new report conducted by S&P Global Energy explores how expanded biofuel production could help lift a struggling farm economy. U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action in Action CEO Kevin Burkum says, “Agriculture is at a crossroads.” “There are some people who think where we are now is just before, it’s very similar to what […] The post Biofuels report highlights growth in demand benefits for ag economy appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A southwest Iowa cattle farmer says his family is still picking up the pieces after a devastating storm system hit his area on June 11th. “Nobody was hurt,” said Tom Shipley of Nodaway. “We’ve got a place to stay and it’s just going to be a long time cleaning up.” Shipley tells Brownfield his family […] The post Cattle farmer rebuilding after tornadoes hit southwest Iowa appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says renewing USMCA is critical to ensuring fair trade for farmers. “I’ve talked with a lot of these farmers myself and what they continue to tell me is that they need free and fair market access,” she said. “I know Canada and Mexico are two of our largest trading partners. I […] The post Rep. Hinson says USMCA renewal key as review approaches appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Soybeans shrugged off pressure from the drop in soybean oil and crude to finish the day higher.  The market remains optimistic that China will begin purchasing soybeans, but there hasn’t been any official reports of sales.  The recent decline in prices in the US has reduced Brazil’s price advantage on the global market, and US […] The post Soybeans higher on demand optimism appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Jul. corn $4.13 and 3/4, up 1 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans $11.30, up 10 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal $304.80, up $2.80Jul. soybean oil 72.92, down 145 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.96, up 6 and 1/4 centsAug. live cattle $249.20, up $5.95Aug. feeder cattle $366.87, up $5.32Jul. lean hogs $94.80, down $1.77Jul. Class III milk closed […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 16, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The CEO of Circularity Fuels says for the first time raw agricultural biogas has been turned into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Dr. Stephen Beaton says the company’s six-month pilot program using biogas from a California dairy farm to produce a cost-competitive jet fuel on-site is a success. “The gas that comes out of that digester […] The post Turning dairy manure into jet fuel appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story