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Corn growers seek long-term E15 certainty

A past president of the Iowa Corn Growers Association says an increase in domestic use could provide a boost for producers during a time of trade uncertainty. Lance Lillibridge tells Brownfield, “That can happen with E15 or the Next Generation Fuels Act where we... Read More.

Proposed legislation offers long-term SWCD funding solution

The executive director of the Association of Illinois Soil & Water Conservation Districts (AISWCD) says a new proposal in the General Assembly offers a potential long-term funding solution for local districts. Eliot Clay tells Brownfield the bill would impose a new per acre fee... Read More.

Soybean growers brace for short and long-term trade war impacts

The American Soybean Association is concerned about how trade retaliation will impact farmer viability. Director of Government Affairs Virginia Houston tells Brownfield Chinese tariffs on U.S. soybeans have increased to about 60 percent after the latest retaliatory tariff announcement. “That’s an astronomically high rate for... Read More.

Crop Nutrition Management for Long-Term Success

When profit margins are small, it can be tempting to cut costs and choose a cheaper product. However, on this episode of Managing for Profit, AgroLiquid’s Galynn Beer encourages farmers to take the time to evaluate what will actually yield a return on investment. The... Read More.

Ongoing trade tensions could impact long-term demand

An ag economist at Ohio State University says ongoing trade tensions could impact demand for US agricultural products. Ian Sheldon says large trading partners are starting to divert sales to other markets. “What’s happening with China is just exacerbating a shift that was already... Read More.

As April 2nd date looms, long-term tariff concerns grow

An ag economist is voicing concerns about how additional tariffs could impact the long-term viability of the ag industry. Ohio State University’s Ian Sheldon says he’s worried about the future of ag exports. “I don’t see the US signing any free trade agreements with... Read More.

Duvall: Short-term pain for long-term gain?

The president of the American Farm Bureau Federation says ongoing tariffs could impact the viability of the ag industry. Zippy Duvall says producers can’t sustain the uncertainty much longer. “If it stretches out 18 months or two years, we will have a disaster,” he... Read More.

KBS Long-term Agroecosystem Winter Summit assessing aspirational management

Farmers and agricultural researchers are evaluating how ideal cropping systems are progressing as part of a long-term USDA research project. Phil Robertson says MSU’s Long-Term Agroecosystem Research project is one of 18 across the country that’s comparing traditional cropping practices to sustainable alternatives. “It brings... Read More.