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Getting Corn Plants Off to a Strong Start with Seed Treatments

Wednesday, February 5

Corn plants often face many challenges throughout the growing season. In this episode of Managing for Profit, South Dakota-based DEKALB Asgrow Technical Agronomist, Jeff Fuls, explains more. The post

Marketing advisor concerned about new soybean crush plants

Tuesday, January 28

A marketing advisor has concerns about the future of new and expanded soybean crushing facilities. John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing tells Brownfield demand for soybean oil to make renewable biodiesel has struggled. “Right now, the picture is very cloudy in terms of the...

Many biodiesel plants have paused production

Thursday, January 23

Uncertainty in the industry has many biofuels plants on hold. Nathan Burk, senior vice president of fats, oils, and greases with StoneX, tells Brownfield, “The majority of our clients that we work with specifically in biodiesel, we’ve seen completely shutter after December 31st with...

Biodiesel plants shut down across Iowa

Sunday, January 19

Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield The head of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association says several biodiesel plants have idled across the state. Monte Shaw tells Brownfield the plants stopped production after the blenders tax credit ended on December 31st. “They were going to have all...