Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:02:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://users.feedblitz.com/29f801da31418e00b2aaeaed8652b195/Brownfield%20O%20no%20background.png Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/recent-rains-put-southeast-south-dakota-harvest-on-hold/ Recent rains put southeast South Dakota harvest on hold https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970711178/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Recent-rains-put-southeast-South-Dakota-harvest-on-hold/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970711178/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Recent-rains-put-southeast-South-Dakota-harvest-on-hold/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:00:22 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317658 A farmer in southeast South Dakota says the recent rains have harvest on hold. “We started with sunflower harvest about two weeks ago, and harvest has been on hold the last 10 days or so,” says Chet Edinger, who farms in Davison, Aurora and Sanborn Counties. He says it’s been a wet fall, but its […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970711178/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Recent-rains-put-southeast-South-Dakota-harvest-on-hold/feed/ 0A farmer in southeast South Dakota says the recent rains have harvest on hold. “We started with sunflower harvest about two weeks ago, and harvest has been on hold the last 10 days or so,” says Chet Edinger, who farms in Davison, Aurora and Sanborn Counties. He says it’s been a wet fall, but its […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/epa-pfas-research-investments-target-farmland-crops-and-livestock/ EPA PFAS research investments target farmland, crops, and livestock https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970710854/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~EPA-PFAS-research-investments-target-farmland-crops-and-livestock/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970710854/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~EPA-PFAS-research-investments-target-farmland-crops-and-livestock/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:59:27 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317654 The Environmental Protection Agency recently awarded $15 million in research grants to study how PFAS, or forever chemicals, can move through crops and livestock. Administrator Lee Zeldin tells Brownfield research and new technologies are rapidly evolving how the pollutants can be managed. “I would not want to understate how far the technological advancements have gone,” […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970710854/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~EPA-PFAS-research-investments-target-farmland-crops-and-livestock/feed/ 0The Environmental Protection Agency recently awarded $15 million in research grants to study how PFAS, or forever chemicals, can move through crops and livestock. Administrator Lee Zeldin tells Brownfield research and new technologies are rapidly evolving how the pollutants can be managed. “I would not want to understate how far the technological advancements have gone,” […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-lower-to-start-the-week-25/ Cattle futures lower to start the week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970710857/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-to-start-the-week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970710857/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-to-start-the-week/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:59:25 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317660 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle closed lower on fund selling ahead of widespread direct business. October live cattle closed $1.42 lower at $217.45 and December live cattle closed $1.35 lower at $220.80.  October feeder cattle closed $3.02 lower at $331.90 and November feeder cattle closed $2.70 lower at $329.27.  Direct cash […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970710857/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-to-start-the-week/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle closed lower on fund selling ahead of widespread direct business. October live cattle closed $1.42 lower at $217.45 and December live cattle closed $1.35 lower at $220.80.  October feeder cattle closed $3.02 lower at $331.90 and November feeder cattle closed $2.70 lower at $329.27.  Direct cash […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/rain-stalk-rot-challenge-northwest-missouri-corn-harvest/ Rain, stalk rot challenge northwest Missouri corn harvest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970710416/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rain-stalk-rot-challenge-northwest-Missouri-corn-harvest/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970710416/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rain-stalk-rot-challenge-northwest-Missouri-corn-harvest/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:53:16 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317656 A farmer in northwest Missouri says he’s racing more rain and deteriorating stalks trying to finish corn harvest. Andy Hull in Nodaway County says there’s stalk rot from the challenging growing season, along with sprouting in the husk and deteriorating ears. “There’s black cobs and once that kind of sets in, you’re going to have […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970710416/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rain-stalk-rot-challenge-northwest-Missouri-corn-harvest/feed/ 0A farmer in northwest Missouri says he’s racing more rain and deteriorating stalks trying to finish corn harvest. Andy Hull in Nodaway County says there’s stalk rot from the challenging growing season, along with sprouting in the husk and deteriorating ears. “There’s black cobs and once that kind of sets in, you’re going to have […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/agco-ceo-encourages-young-farmers-to-embrace-precision-tech/ AGCO CEO encourages young farmers to embrace precision tech https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970710401/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~AGCO-CEO-encourages-young-farmers-to-embrace-precision-tech/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970710401/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~AGCO-CEO-encourages-young-farmers-to-embrace-precision-tech/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:49:59 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317655 The CEO of AGCO says understanding precision ag tools will be critical for the next generation of producers. “Run towards technology and run towards data.” Eric Hansotia says working with young and beginning farmers is one of their biggest priorities. “We think they are our future,” he said. “For a lot of our solutions we […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970710401/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~AGCO-CEO-encourages-young-farmers-to-embrace-precision-tech/feed/ 0The CEO of AGCO says understanding precision ag tools will be critical for the next generation of producers. “Run towards technology and run towards data.” Eric Hansotia says working with young and beginning farmers is one of their biggest priorities. “We think they are our future,” he said. “For a lot of our solutions we […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/soybean-harvest-reaches-14-in-minnesota-behind-normal-pace/ Soybean harvest reaches 14% in Minnesota, behind normal pace https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970710044/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-harvest-reaches-in-Minnesota-behind-normal-pace/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970710044/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-harvest-reaches-in-Minnesota-behind-normal-pace/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:44:43 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317653 The soybean harvest is falling behind in Minnesota because of continued wet, cool weather. USDA’s latest weekly crop progress report estimates 14 percent of the crop is out, compared to the five-year average of 23 percent. University of Minnesota Extension soybean agronomist Seth Naeve says areas that had been dry this summer have a lot […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970710044/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-harvest-reaches-in-Minnesota-behind-normal-pace/feed/ 0The soybean harvest is falling behind in Minnesota because of continued wet, cool weather. USDA’s latest weekly crop progress report estimates 14 percent of the crop is out, compared to the five-year average of 23 percent. University of Minnesota Extension soybean agronomist Seth Naeve says areas that had been dry this summer have a lot […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/michigan-crop-development-harvest-progress-lagging-averages/ Michigan crop development, harvest progress lagging averages https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970710047/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-crop-development-harvest-progress-lagging-averages/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970710047/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-crop-development-harvest-progress-lagging-averages/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:42:34 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317649 A southeast Michigan farmer says his crops are faring surprisingly well this season. Lenawee County’s Zach Schaffner tells Brownfield, “We’re very happy with the way things are looking.” “Soybeans are probably hit or miss, but better than average, I would say, and we’ve got a really nice corn crop out there,” he shares. He says soybeans […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970710047/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-crop-development-harvest-progress-lagging-averages/feed/ 0A southeast Michigan farmer says his crops are faring surprisingly well this season. Lenawee County’s Zach Schaffner tells Brownfield, “We’re very happy with the way things are looking.” “Soybeans are probably hit or miss, but better than average, I would say, and we’ve got a really nice corn crop out there,” he shares. He says soybeans […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/quick-pace-and-good-yields-highlight-southeastern-illinois-harvest/ Quick pace and good yields highlight southeastern Illinois harvest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970709990/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Quick-pace-and-good-yields-highlight-southeastern-Illinois-harvest/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970709990/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Quick-pace-and-good-yields-highlight-southeastern-Illinois-harvest/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:40:14 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317650 A southeastern Illinois farmer says it’s been a smooth harvest in his area so far. Matt Raben, who grows corn and soybeans in Gallatin County, says he’s around half finished bringing the crop in. “We started probably 4 weeks ago, which is a little above our average, so moving along okay, we did get a […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970709990/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Quick-pace-and-good-yields-highlight-southeastern-Illinois-harvest/feed/ 0A southeastern Illinois farmer says it’s been a smooth harvest in his area so far. Matt Raben, who grows corn and soybeans in Gallatin County, says he’s around half finished bringing the crop in. “We started probably 4 weeks ago, which is a little above our average, so moving along okay, we did get a […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wisconsin-harvest-behind-average-pace/ Wisconsin harvest behind average pace https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970709093/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-harvest-behind-average-pace/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970709093/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-harvest-behind-average-pace/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:34:28 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317648 The USDA says harvest in Wisconsin is not as far along as usual. As of Sunday, 4% of the state’s corn is harvested, which is even with the five-year average, with 69% in good to excellent condition, 92% dented, and 54% mature.  However, only 5% of soybeans are harvested, which is 5% behind the average […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970709093/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-harvest-behind-average-pace/feed/ 0The USDA says harvest in Wisconsin is not as far along as usual. As of Sunday, 4% of the state’s corn is harvested, which is even with the five-year average, with 69% in good to excellent condition, 92% dented, and 54% mature.  However, only 5% of soybeans are harvested, which is 5% behind the average […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-dive-as-china-keeps-import-tariff-in-place/ Soybeans dive as China keeps import tariff in place https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970709072/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-dive-as-China-keeps-import-tariff-in-place/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970709072/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-dive-as-China-keeps-import-tariff-in-place/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:33:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317554 Soybeans were sharply lower on fund and technical selling. China and the U.S. will lower tariffs on some goods, that does not appear to include soybeans for crush use. That keeps Beijing’s 10% tariff on soybean imports in place, discouraging private Chinese firms from buying U.S. beans directly, instead, purchases will continue to be made […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970709072/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-dive-as-China-keeps-import-tariff-in-place/feed/ 0Soybeans were sharply lower on fund and technical selling. China and the U.S. will lower tariffs on some goods, that does not appear to include soybeans for crush use. That keeps Beijing’s 10% tariff on soybean imports in place, discouraging private Chinese firms from buying U.S. beans directly, instead, purchases will continue to be made […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/rain-delays-iowa-harvest-as-corn-progress-falls-behind-average/ Rain delays Iowa harvest as corn progress falls behind average https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970708346/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rain-delays-Iowa-harvest-as-corn-progress-falls-behind-average/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970708346/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rain-delays-Iowa-harvest-as-corn-progress-falls-behind-average/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:21:44 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317647 Wet, cool weather is slowing harvest in Iowa USDA’s latest weekly crop progress update shows 5 percent of corn has been harvested as of Sunday, compared to the five-year average of 10 percent. Jolene Riessen farms near Ida Grove. “On (corn harvest), looks to me like it’s going to be awhile yet unfortunately. The weather […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970708346/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rain-delays-Iowa-harvest-as-corn-progress-falls-behind-average/feed/ 0Wet, cool weather is slowing harvest in Iowa USDA’s latest weekly crop progress update shows 5 percent of corn has been harvested as of Sunday, compared to the five-year average of 10 percent. Jolene Riessen farms near Ida Grove. “On (corn harvest), looks to me like it’s going to be awhile yet unfortunately. The weather […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/harvest-pace-picks-up-throughout-southwest-indiana/ Harvest pace picks up throughout southwest Indiana https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970708268/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Harvest-pace-picks-up-throughout-southwest-Indiana/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970708268/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Harvest-pace-picks-up-throughout-southwest-Indiana/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:14:14 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317598 A southwest Indiana farmer says excess moisture throughout the growing season has had an impact on the 2026 crop. Ben Kron says corn and soybean yields are variable. “What is there has been really good,” he says. “There’s been a lot of drowned out areas. There’s some really good corn and there’s some places where […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970708268/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Harvest-pace-picks-up-throughout-southwest-Indiana/feed/ 0A southwest Indiana farmer says excess moisture throughout the growing season has had an impact on the 2026 crop. Ben Kron says corn and soybean yields are variable. “What is there has been really good,” he says. “There’s been a lot of drowned out areas. There’s some really good corn and there’s some places where […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-september-28-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 28, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970708007/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-September/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970708007/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-September/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:13:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317553 Dec. corn $5.23, down 5 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $12.88 and 1/4, down 30 and 3/4 centsOct. soybean meal $361.70, down $12.20Oct. soybean oil 67.11, down 15 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $6.88 and 3/4, down 14 and 1/2 centsOct. live cattle $217.45, down $1.42Oct. feeder cattle $331.90, down $3.02Oct. lean hogs $78.25, up 2 centsOct. Class […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970708007/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-September/feed/ 0Dec. corn $5.23, down 5 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $12.88 and 1/4, down 30 and 3/4 centsOct. soybean meal $361.70, down $12.20Oct. soybean oil 67.11, down 15 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $6.88 and 3/4, down 14 and 1/2 centsOct. live cattle $217.45, down $1.42Oct. feeder cattle $331.90, down $3.02Oct. lean hogs $78.25, up 2 centsOct. Class […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ohio-farmers-navigating-harvest-challenges-after-extreme-weather-throughout-2026-growing-season/ Ohio farmers navigating harvest challenges after extreme weather throughout 2026 growing season https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970708010/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-farmers-navigating-harvest-challenges-after-extreme-weather-throughout-growing-season/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970708010/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-farmers-navigating-harvest-challenges-after-extreme-weather-throughout-growing-season/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:12:47 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317604 A west central Ohio farmer says wet conditions continue to delay the start of the 2026 harvest season.  Scott Haerr raises corn and soybeans in Clark and Champaign Counties. “We’re hoping to get in the field maybe later this week and get started with a little bit of corn,” he says. “Hopefully we get some […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970708010/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-farmers-navigating-harvest-challenges-after-extreme-weather-throughout-growing-season/feed/ 0A west central Ohio farmer says wet conditions continue to delay the start of the 2026 harvest season.  Scott Haerr raises corn and soybeans in Clark and Champaign Counties. “We’re hoping to get in the field maybe later this week and get started with a little bit of corn,” he says. “Hopefully we get some […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/57-of-u-s-corn-58-of-soybeans-good-to-excellent-4/ 57% of U.S. corn, 58% of soybeans good to excellent https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970708013/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-good-to-excellent/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970708013/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-good-to-excellent/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:11:29 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317555 Rain in some key growing areas limited corn and soybean harvest activity over the past week. The USDA says 18% of U.S. corn is harvested, matching the five-year average, but at the low end of expectations, with 96% of the crop dented and 72% mature, as the national crop rating held at 57% good to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970708013/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-good-to-excellent/feed/ 0Rain in some key growing areas limited corn and soybean harvest activity over the past week. The USDA says 18% of U.S. corn is harvested, matching the five-year average, but at the low end of expectations, with 96% of the crop dented and 72% mature, as the national crop rating held at 57% good to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/extreme-heat-drought-take-a-tool-on-harvest-potential-in-kansas/ Extreme heat, drought take a tool on harvest potential in Kansas https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970707611/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Extreme-heat-drought-take-a-tool-on-harvest-potential-in-Kansas/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970707611/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Extreme-heat-drought-take-a-tool-on-harvest-potential-in-Kansas/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:05:43 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317641 A central Kansas farmer says drought and extreme temperatures played a large role in lower-than-expected corn yields. Paul Penner says harvest was about what he expected. “Corn looked very good in the spring. We had really good potential. Ear counts were there. Ear size was there. Kernel counts were good. With four months of very-subpar […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970707611/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Extreme-heat-drought-take-a-tool-on-harvest-potential-in-Kansas/feed/ 0A central Kansas farmer says drought and extreme temperatures played a large role in lower-than-expected corn yields. Paul Penner says harvest was about what he expected. “Corn looked very good in the spring. We had really good potential. Ear counts were there. Ear size was there. Kernel counts were good. With four months of very-subpar […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/harvest-progress-at-a-standstill-in-nebraska/ Harvest progress at a standstill in Nebraska https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970707614/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Harvest-progress-at-a-standstill-in-Nebraska/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970707614/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Harvest-progress-at-a-standstill-in-Nebraska/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:03:49 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317643 Central Nebraska farmer Clay Govier says excessive rainfall has put corn and soybean harvest on hold. “Progress has pretty much come to a standstill. I think that’s going to be the case for at least another week.” He tells Brownfield there are widespread stalk quality issues. “The soybeans are standing pretty good, but we are […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970707614/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Harvest-progress-at-a-standstill-in-Nebraska/feed/ 0Central Nebraska farmer Clay Govier says excessive rainfall has put corn and soybean harvest on hold. “Progress has pretty much come to a standstill. I think that’s going to be the case for at least another week.” He tells Brownfield there are widespread stalk quality issues. “The soybeans are standing pretty good, but we are […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/beef-supply-chain-disrupted-by-immigration-and-customs-enforcement-activity/ Beef supply chain disrupted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970707191/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Beef-supply-chain-disrupted-by-Immigration-and-Customs-Enforcement-activity/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970707191/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Beef-supply-chain-disrupted-by-Immigration-and-Customs-Enforcement-activity/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:52:46 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317646 Three cattle organizations say recent activity from Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas has caused additional challenges for the beef supply chain. A joint statement from the Kansas Livestock Association, the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, and the Texas Cattle Feeders Association said the operations had a “massive chilling effect” on the legal, documented, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970707191/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Beef-supply-chain-disrupted-by-Immigration-and-Customs-Enforcement-activity/feed/ 0Three cattle organizations say recent activity from Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas has caused additional challenges for the beef supply chain. A joint statement from the Kansas Livestock Association, the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, and the Texas Cattle Feeders Association said the operations had a “massive chilling effect” on the legal, documented, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/rvo-volumes-driving-biofuels-turnaround/ RVO volumes driving biofuels turnaround https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970705160/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~RVO-volumes-driving-biofuels-turnaround/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970705160/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~RVO-volumes-driving-biofuels-turnaround/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:12:39 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317644 The CEO of Clean Fuels Alliance America says a year has made a big difference in the bio-based diesel industry. Donnell Rehagen says the EPA’s move this spring to increase renewable volume obligations (RVOs) for biodiesel and renewable diesel has rejuvenated an industry that saw numerous plants idle at the end of 2025. “It was […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970705160/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~RVO-volumes-driving-biofuels-turnaround/feed/ 0The CEO of Clean Fuels Alliance America says a year has made a big difference in the bio-based diesel industry. Donnell Rehagen says the EPA’s move this spring to increase renewable volume obligations (RVOs) for biodiesel and renewable diesel has rejuvenated an industry that saw numerous plants idle at the end of 2025. “It was […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ohio-soybean-association-pushing-for-biodiesel-tax-credit-to-grow-renewable-fuel-market-in-the-state/ Ohio Soybean Association pushing for biodiesel tax credit to grow renewable fuel market in the state https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970703336/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-Soybean-Association-pushing-for-biodiesel-tax-credit-to-grow-renewable-fuel-market-in-the-state/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970703336/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-Soybean-Association-pushing-for-biodiesel-tax-credit-to-grow-renewable-fuel-market-in-the-state/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:42:06 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317638 The Ohio Soybean Association says lawmakers are currently considering proposals that could help expand Ohio’s biofuels sector in 2027. Brandon Kern, deputy executive director, says the organization is supporting legislation that would incentivize biodiesel production across the state. “Bio-based diesel is actually cheaper than petroleum-based diesel right now,” he says. “It gives us another option. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970703336/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-Soybean-Association-pushing-for-biodiesel-tax-credit-to-grow-renewable-fuel-market-in-the-state/feed/ 0The Ohio Soybean Association says lawmakers are currently considering proposals that could help expand Ohio’s biofuels sector in 2027. Brandon Kern, deputy executive director, says the organization is supporting legislation that would incentivize biodiesel production across the state. “Bio-based diesel is actually cheaper than petroleum-based diesel right now,” he says. “It gives us another option. […]

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