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Year-round E15 could help boost domestic corn demand

The president of the National Corn Growers Association says finalizing year-round access to E15 is another way to boost domestic demand for corn. Illinois farmer Kenneth Hartman Jr. tells Brownfield, “For every 1% that goes into ethanol, higher than the E10, it’s about 400... Read More.

Growing opportunities for domestic soybean demand

Don Wyss, Indiana farmer and executive committee member on the United Soybean Board, talks about growing opportunities for domestic soybean demand. He says trade relationships wcould benefit farmers in times of uncertainty. Hear the interview from this year’s Commodity Classic in Denver, Colorado below. The... Read More.

Are there enough domestic market opportunities for U.S. wheat?

An Oregon wheat farmer remains concerned about exports in 2025. Former president of the National Association of Wheat Growers Brent Cheyne says there aren’t enough markets domestically to support the current U.S. wheat crop. “89% of our crop is exported to the Pacific Rim,... Read More.

Labor, animal disease, and domestic consumption among pork challenges

The senior vice president of producer and state engagement with the National Pork Board is hearing about common challenges throughout the swine industry. Brett Kaysen attended Minnesota Pork Congress this week and says as he’s traveled the country this winter, three general themes keep... Read More.

Strong domestic demand for pork, NPB says

Pictured: National Pork Board’s Neal Hull at the 2025 Iowa Pork Congress (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) The director of domestic market development for the National Pork Board says they’re working on strategies to help drive demand in 2025. Neal Hull tells Brownfield there was... Read More.

Domestic poultry production up in December

U.S. poultry production rose during December 2024. The USDA says 4.306 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesale, 6% above December 2023. That includes a 7% gain for chicken to 3.919 billion pounds and a 4% loss for turkey at 375.985 million head as... Read More.