October 7, 2026

A fuel economist says he has some concerns about President Trump’s executive order on red dyed diesel. Patrick De Haan with GasBuddy says he’s doubtful the action will provide significant relief to farmers. “First of all, the taxes – as I understand it – are deferred,” he said. “Meaning that at some point in the […] The post Fuel analyst questions impact of dyed diesel order appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The chairman of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board says finding ways to increase corn demand is vital to farmer profitability. Matt Raben, who farms in Gallatin County in southeastern Illinois, says farmers continue to explore domestic opportunities beyond the ethanol industry. “Corn, you can break it down even more to come up with chemicals that […] The post Boosting corn demand key to profitability appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Harvest activity has picked up steam in Iowa this week. Iowa City farmer Jay Buline tells Brownfield his corn crop has been a pleasant surprise. “In southeast Iowa we’re seeing some record corn crops right now which is crazy,” Buline said. “But coming off last year’s disease issues we need the extra boost this year.” […] The post Iowa harvest gains momentum after wet start appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The USDA is investing in the nation’s plant germplasm collections, a move officials say will support future plant breeding and agricultural research. Speaking at a farm in Prairie City, Iowa on Tuesday, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins said the initiative will help researchers develop crops better equipped to handle pests, diseases and weather-related challenges. “A landmark […] The post USDA launches seed sovereignty initiative with $180 million investment appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The role of dairy in a well-balanced diet. Emily Lyday, a registered dietitian with St. Vincent Sports Performance, says proper student nutrition helps support healthy brain and bone development. “Often times dairy comes in as a side, as an addition to their meal, just to help support it a little bit more to get some […] The post Dietitian highlights dairy’s role in student-athlete health appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

U.S. ethanol production bounced back last week as seasonal maintenance eased. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.053 million barrels per day, up 46,000 on the week, but down 18,000 on the year, partially due to tighter corn supplies caused by harvest delays. Ethanol stocks were just above their lowest point of 2026 […] The post Ethanol production back on higher track appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The associate director of transportation and infrastructure with the Illinois Farm Bureau says executive orders at the state and federal level to allow highway use of dyed diesel could help farmers save money this fall, but questions remain. Rodney Knittel tells Brownfield the move would save farmers at least 80-cents a gallon in fuel taxes, […] The post Diesel executive orders bring confusion amid potential relief appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

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