# biofuel (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover biofuel. Page: Feed: --- ## [Rollins: Additional beef imports needed to ease consumer costs](https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/rollins-additional-beef-imports-needed-to-ease-consumer-costs/) _2026-08-22 · Brent Barnett · Brownfield Ag News_ U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says she supports President Trump’s proposal to temporarily ease restrictions on imported beef. “I think you’ll be hard pressed to find a president that has been more supportive of agriculture and farmers and ranchers than President Trump,” she said Friday night at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines. Rollins \[…\] The post Rollins: Additional beef imports needed to… ## [Soybeans, corn up on yield questions, export sales](https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-corn-up-on-yield-questions-export-sales/) _2026-08-21 · John Perkins · Brownfield Ag News_ Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, finishing the week with strong gains. Beans had an up and down end to the week while watching late development weather. A major private crop tour is pointing towards lower-than-last-year pod counts and yields in some key growing areas, potentially tightening the balance sheet significantly. Ahead \[…\] The post Soybeans, corn up on yield… ## [Rural leaders to explore solutions to childcare, housing, and healthcare challenges](https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/rural-leaders-to-explore-solutions-to-childcare-housing-and-healthcare-challenges/) _2026-08-21 · Mark Dorenkamp · Brownfield Ag News_ A specialist sees several challenges facing rural communities. Leah Thiele is director of rural capital solutions with Compeer Financial and says she focuses on business and entrepreneurship. “We’ve actually been doing a lot of research lately with our clients and with some of our partners, because there’s a long list of things that rural communities \[…\] The post Rural leaders to explore solutions… ## [Hog futures higher on oversold signals](https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/hog-futures-higher-on-oversold-signals-10/) _2026-08-21 · Meghan Grebner · Brownfield Ag News_ At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, finished the day mostly higher watching direct business develop and waiting on the Cattle on Feed numbers. October live cattle closed $0.07 lower at $217.92 and December live Cattle closed $0.22 higher at $218.50. September feeder cattle closed $0.10 higher at $329.47 and October feeder cattle closed $0.95 higher at \[…\] The post Hog futures higher on oversold… ## [Farmer mentorship in Michigan offers guidance, support, and community](https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farmer-mentorship-in-michigan-offers-guidance-support-and-community/) _2026-08-21 · Nicole Heslip · Brownfield Ag News_ Michigan State University Extension educators say they want every beginning farmer to have access to a mentor. Community Food Systems Educator Mariel Borgman is leading the MSU First-Generation Farmer Mentorship Program. “There’s no one-size-fits-all market for a farmer, and I think that’s where mentorship can really play a part,” she says. “Sometimes farms that have \[…\] The post Farmer mentorship… ## [Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 21, 2026](https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-august-21-2026/) _2026-08-21 · John Perkins · Brownfield Ag News_ Sep. corn $4.83 and 3/4, up 5 centsSep. soybeans $12.25, up 4 and 1/4 centsSep. soybean meal $317.70, up $2.00Sep. soybean oil 69.35, down 183 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.81 and 1/2, down 1 and 1/4 centsOct. live cattle $217.92, down 7 centsSep. feeder cattle $329.02, up 10 centsOct. lean hogs $80.87, up 65 centsSep. Class \[…\] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 21, 2026 appeared… ## [Wisconsin meat processing deserts limit growth for livestock producers](https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wisconsin-meat-processing-deserts-limit-growth-for-livestock-producers/) _2026-08-21 · Nicole Heslip · Brownfield Ag News_ A policy economist says about a third of Wisconsin counties don’t have access to inspected meat processors. Success Okafor with the Michael Fields Agricultural Institute says livestock producers can’t raise more animals if there isn’t space to process them. “If you are from Colorado, if you are from North Carolina, if you are from Mississippi, \[…\] The post Wisconsin meat processing deserts limit… ## [Farm bill faces long road ahead](https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farm-bill-faces-long-road-ahead/) _2026-08-21 · Carah Hart · Brownfield Ag News_ The president of the South Dakota Corn Growers Association says he thinks there’s still a chance for a farm bill this year. “Albeit a slim one.” Trent Kubik says the Senate Ag Committee’s markup ahead of the August recess left farmers with many questions, and the South Dakota Congressional delegation at Dakotafest emphasized a difficult \[…\] The post Farm bill faces long road ahead appeared first… ## [Kansas City Fed shows ongoing financial challenges expected for crop producers](https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/kansas-city-fed-shows-ongoing-financial-challenges-expected-for-crop-producers/) _2026-08-21 · Erin Anderson · Brownfield Ag News_ A senior economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City says agricultural credit conditions continue to tighten for many row crop producers. Ty Kreitman says many producers are still facing economic headwinds. “We’re coming off of year three of very tight margins,” he says. “2027 will be year four. It looks like things are going \[…\] The post Kansas City Fed shows ongoing financial challenges… ## [July cattle placements, marketings fall to historic lows](https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/july-cattle-placements-marketings-fall-to-historic-lows/) _2026-08-21 · John Perkins · Brownfield Ag News_ Cattle placements and marketings during July were the lowest for the month on record. The USDA says 1.422 million head of cattle were placed into feedlots last month, below pre-report expectations, and down 11% on the year. That strong decline is due to ongoing drought in some of the major feeding areas, along with the \[…\] The post July cattle placements, marketings fall to historic lows appeared… ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/L1SfgESNvC33) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when friends get the Graphite Business Card through your referral. ## [Farmers faced with difficult decisions for 2027 crop](https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farmers-faced-with-difficult-decisions-for-2027-crop/) _2026-08-21 · Jared White · Brownfield Ag News_ The vice president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association says most producers are not only preparing for harvest, but they’re also wading through uncertainty about the 2027 crop. “It may seem like it’s a slow time on the farm, but a lot of important conversations are being had right now.” Don Guinnip, who farms in \[…\] The post Farmers faced with difficult decisions for 2027 crop appeared first… ## [Indiana FSA evaluating federal disaster assistance following statewide historic flooding](https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/indiana-fsa-evaluating-federal-disaster-assistance-following-statewide-historic-flooding/) _2026-08-21 · Erin Anderson · Brownfield Ag News_ The state executive director of Indiana’s Farm Service Agency says farmers shouldn’t wait to document expected losses following record-breaking rainfall across the state. Steve Brown says work continues to evaluate the need for federal disaster assistance. “If they have damage, they need to let our county FSA offices know,” he says. “We do have our \[…\] The post Indiana FSA evaluating federal… ## [Weed pressure challenges Minnesota sugarbeet growers as harvest begins](https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/weed-pressure-challenges-minnesota-sugarbeet-growers-as-harvest-begins/) _2026-08-21 · Mark Dorenkamp · Brownfield Ag News_ Early harvest activities are underway for a sugarbeet grower in west-central Minnesota. Harmon Wilts farms in eastern Swift County. “We just started this week with the pre-lift at Southern Minnesota Sugarbeet Cooperative.” He tells Brownfield weeds have been a problem this year. “We don’t have the newest and latest technology of things like Liberty and \[…\] The post Weed pressure challenges… ## [Corn futures top $5 as demand supports prices](https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/corn-futures-top-5-as-demand-supports-prices/) _2026-08-21 · Kellan Heavican · Brownfield Ag News_ An ag economist says he’s optimistic that some commodity prices could continue to push higher. Guy Allen with Kansas State University says corn futures moved above $5 for the first time in 18 months on Thursday. “What’s really driving the corn fundamentals, we have really good animal protein demand particularly in the beef sector, but \[…\] The post Corn futures top $5 as demand supports prices… ## [Economist says reopening Mexico cattle imports could support future beef production growth](https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/economist-says-reopening-mexico-cattle-imports-could-support-future-beef-production-growth/) _2026-08-21 · Meghan Grebner · Brownfield Ag News_ Live cattle imports from Mexico are set to resume Monday. David Anderson, an ag economist with Texas A&M University tells Brownfield, “The word if is really important. Will we actually open? Will they stay open? “ He says as long as the border stays open, it will eventually add more feeder cattle to available supplies. \[…\] The post Economist says reopening Mexico cattle imports could support… ## [Former ag leaders increase calls for Congressional action on farm economic crisis](https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/former-ag-leaders-increase-calls-for-congressional-action-on-farm-economic-crisis/) _2026-08-21 · Jared White · Brownfield Ag News_ A bipartisan group of more than 40 former farm leaders, commodity group executives and USDA officials are ramping up their calls for Congressional hearings into the ongoing farm economic crisis. Jon Doggett, past CEO of the National Corn Growers Association, says the group has sent two letters this year to House and Senate Ag Committee \[…\] The post Former ag leaders increase calls for… ## [Dairy group sees potential gains from new Canada trade deal](https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/dairy-group-sees-potential-gains-from-new-canada-trade-deal/) _2026-08-21 · Kellan Heavican · Brownfield Ag News_ The President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation says a potential trade agreement with Canda could improve market access for the industry. Gregg Doud says the Trump administration intended to impose a 50 percent levy. “That was the purpose of the threat of tariffs is to bring to this thing to a \[…\] The post Dairy group sees potential gains from new Canada trade deal appeared first… ## [New Ohio State, Emergent research program aims to deliver better agronomic insights for farmers](https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/new-ohio-state-emergent-research-program-aims-to-deliver-better-agronomic-insights-for-farmers/) _2026-08-21 · Erin Anderson · Brownfield Ag News_ A new partnership between Ohio State University and ag tech company Emergent is using artificial intelligence to help improve crop production practices. Scott Shearer, professor of agricultural and biological engineering at Ohio State, says RipLINK LoRaWAN will utilize field data to boost agronomic performance. “These networks are going to help us aggregate data and provide \[…\] The post New Ohio… ## [Seasonal warmth, heat and rainfall for most, a drier trend ahead for others across most of the Heartland](https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/near-seasonal-warmth-heat-and-rainfall-ahead-for-most-of-the-heartland/) _2026-08-21 · Greg Soulje · Brownfield Ag News_ Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and rainfall across most of the country. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to portions of the Great Lakes States. Meanwhile, drier-than-normal weather should be limited to southern Texas. The post Seasonal warmth, heat and rainfall for most, a drier trend ahead for others across most… ## [Heat continues on parts of the Plains, more seasonal environs cover much of the Corn Belt; sct’d showers linger for some](https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/an-unusually-active-summer-pattern-across-the-heartland-a-heat-for-some-others-recurring-severe-t-storms/) _2026-08-21 · Greg Soulje · Brownfield Ag News_ Across the Corn Belt, favorably dry weather prevails in the wettest areas, from central Illinois into southern Ohio. Rivers are retreating from recent high-water marks, which included a record crest on August 15 along the White River at Noblesville, Indiana. Meanwhile, scattered showers and thunderstorms are developing in the upper Great Lakes States. Midwestern temperatures \[…\] The post Heat… ## [Ask the crowd: AI or not (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ldWqO2dU7Bkm) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Get a transparent verdict from verified humans via web, RSS, or API. ## [How farmers can protect profitability heading into harvest](https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/how-farmers-can-protect-profitability-heading-into-harvest/) _2026-08-21 · Carah Hart · Brownfield Ag News_ Profit margins remain tight heading into harvest, but Ben Brown with University of Missouri Extension says there are still opportunities for farmers to make the 2026 crop profitable. With yields variable, he says producers should focus on marketing opportunities, managing fixed costs and finding efficiencies across the operation. The post How farmers can protect profitability heading into harvest… ## [North Iowa ethanol plant makes preparations for above-average corn crop](https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/north-iowa-ethanol-plant-makes-preparations-for-above-average-corn-crop/) _2026-08-20 · Mark Dorenkamp · Brownfield Ag News_ An ethanol plant in north-central Iowa is gearing up for harvest. Dave Sovereign is chairman of the board at Golden Grain Energy in Mason City. “We’re getting things cleaned up and making room. Making sure the bins are cleaned out (and) aeration system is working, conveyor system is working.” Speaking to Brownfield at the American \[…\] The post North Iowa ethanol plant makes preparations for… ## [Corn extends gains as soybeans, wheat finish mixed](https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/corn-extends-gains-as-soybeans-wheat-finish-mixed/) _2026-08-20 · John Perkins · Brownfield Ag News_ Soybeans were mixed, mostly higher. Soybeans were watching a major private crop tour, which has reported lower than a year ago pod counts in some areas. That would impact supply, and demand is good, but contracts are overbought and traders consolidated. While near-term development weather is largely seen as favorable, there are chances for severe \[…\] The post Corn extends gains as soybeans, wheat… ## [Ag policy and tradition come together at Missouri Governor’s Ham Breakfast](https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ag-policy-and-tradition-come-together-at-missouri-governors-ham-breakfast/) _2026-08-20 · Carah Hart · Brownfield Ag News_ From farm policy and industry concerns, to a longstanding fair tradition, ag was front and center at the Governor’s Ham Breakfast. It was a cool, foggy and muddy day for the event after 2.5 inches of rain fell on Wednesday, but Garrett Riekhof, a farmer from Lafayette County and Missouri Soybean Association board member isn’t \[…\] The post Ag policy and tradition come together at Missouri… ## [Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 20, 2026](https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-august-20-2026/) _2026-08-20 · John Perkins · Brownfield Ag News_ Sep. corn $4.78 and 3/4, up 5 and 3/4 centsSep. soybeans $12.20 and 3/4, down 1 and 1/2 centsSep. soybean meal $315.70, down $2.40Sep. soybean oil 71.18, up 132 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.82 and 3/4, up 2 and 1/2 centsOct. live cattle $218.00, up 77 centsSep. feeder cattle $328.92, down 20 centsOct. lean hogs $80.22, \[…\] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 20, 2026 appeared first… ## [Thousands of cattle impacted by Tyson’s Illinois closure](https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/thousands-of-cattle-impacted-by-tysons-illinois-closure/) _2026-08-20 · Jared White · Brownfield Ag News_ The executive vice president of the Illinois Beef Association says work continues to assist producers impacted by the abrupt closure of the Tyson beef processing facility in Joslin, Illinois. Josh St. Peters says thousands of head of cattle that were committed to the western Illinois plant have been left without a final destination. “We did \[…\] The post Thousands of cattle impacted by Tyson’s… ## [Boxed beef declines as cattle futures gain ground](https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/boxed-beef-declines-as-cattle-futures-gain-ground/) _2026-08-20 · Brent Barnett · Brownfield Ag News_ Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures were up and feeders were mostly higher, preparing for widespread direct business and Friday’s USDA Cattle on Feed report. October live cattle was $.77 higher at $218.00 and December was up $1.12 at $218.27. September feeders were $.20 lower at $328.92 and October was $.65 higher at $322.70. Direct \[…\] The post Boxed beef declines as cattle futures… ## [CME cash dairy prices mixed](https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cme-cash-dairy-prices-mixed-61/) _2026-08-20 · Nicole Heslip · Brownfield Ag News_ Cash dairy prices were mixed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange on Thursday in light trade. Dry whey up $0.01 at $0.7025. One sale was made at that price. Blocks down $0.0425 at $1.5325. Eight sales were made from $1.5325 to $1.5525. Barrels unchanged at $1.5650. Butter unchanged at $1.43. Nonfat dry milk up $0.01 at \[…\] The post CME cash dairy prices mixed appeared first on Brownfield Ag News . ## [Tight cattle numbers pull July red meat production lower](https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/tight-cattle-numbers-pull-july-red-meat-production-lower/) _2026-08-20 · John Perkins · Brownfield Ag News_ Commercial red meat production saw a year-over-year decline in July. The USDA says 4.287 billion pounds of red meat were produced last month, down 2% on the year, with a 5% decrease for beef against to 2.085 billion pounds against a 1% increase in pork to 2.191 billion pounds. Cattle slaughter fell 7% due to \[…\] The post Tight cattle numbers pull July red meat production lower appeared first on… ## [Economist urges farmers to focus on financial strengths amid market volatility](https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/economist-urges-farmers-to-focus-on-financial-strengths-amid-market-volatility/) _2026-08-20 · Erin Anderson · Brownfield Ag News_ An ag economist says managing risk starts with understanding farm financials. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says having a strong risk management plan can help producers navigate uncertainty. “I think we have to take the data that we see,” he says. “We need to look at November 27 prices, December 27 prices, and step \[…\] The post Economist urges farmers to focus on financial… ## [Non-Custodial Crypto Gateway (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lPG2Ee5zvPtX) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto, automated fee handling, and trustless escrow with real-time settlement. ## [Fiscbach: year-round E15 would give corn farmers a stronger market floor](https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/fiscbach-year-round-e15-would-give-corn-farmers-a-stronger-market-floor/) _2026-08-20 · Mark Dorenkamp · Brownfield Ag News_ A U.S. Representative says farmers need stable policies and expanded domestic demand. Minnesota Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach says biofuels are critical to the success of agriculture. “It’s the strongest domestic demand driver our corn growers have, and when biofuels succeed growers have a stable floor under their prices. Rural processing plants thrive, and rural main streets \[…\] The post…