U.S. ethanol production rose over the past week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.096 million barrels per day, up 18,000 on the week, but down 13,000 on the year.

A Bayer agronomist says many farmers across the Midwest are dealing with corn that is facing pollination issues due to tassel wrap. Lance Tarochione, who’s based in western Illinois, says much is ...

Commentary. Summer’s end is in sight and across rural America, county fairgrounds are quieting. The livestock trailers have rolled out, the ribbons have been packed away, and families are returning ...

A farmer in central Kansas says he’s identified some pollination issues in his corn crop. Paul Penner says tassel wrap appeared earlier this month – a condition where leaves fail to unfurl that can ...

A U.S. Senator says he remains optimistic that the President’s trade negotiating tactics will allow more exports of American ag goods. Republican Pete Rickets of Nebraska says current negotiations ...

Researchers continue to study factors that impact the variability and availability of nitrogen throughout the growing season. University of Minnesota nutrient and water management specialist Dr.

Some farmers in eastern South Dakota say they are relieved after checking fields and buildings after a confirmed Derecho moved through on Monday. Doug Noem, who raises corn and soybeans in Hamlin ...

July 29, 2025 By John PerkinsFiled Under: Closing Futures / Livestock Briefs, Crops Markets, Dairy Markets, Livestock Markets, Market News, Markets Analysis ...

A plant pathologist says growers need to be making white mold management decisions as soybeans begin to set pods. Michigan State University’s Marty Chilvers tells Brownfield, “With white mold, we need ...

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is becoming less optimistic a new farm bill gets done in 2025. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield lawmakers will be focused on nominations ahead of the August recess, ...

A livestock economist says the lending environment continues to be a challenge for cattle producers wanting to grow their herd. It’s been a decade since the U.S. cattle herd expanded, and University ...

The lead economist for grains and oilseeds with CoBank says access to labor remains one of the largest uncertainties facing agriculture. Tanner Ehmke says recent immigration crackdowns are creating an ...