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01/15/2026

A biofuels leader says Iowa is the largest ethanol producing state in the country, but there's room for growth. Monte Shaw is the executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association... "We have been stagnant at 4.6 billion gallons of ethanol production for each of [...]

A biofuels leader says Iowa is the largest ethanol producing state in the country, but there’s room for growth. Monte Shaw is the executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association… “We have been stagnant at 4.6 billion gallons of ethanol production for each of […]

01/15/2026

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds says the state's food assistance programs need to prioritize healthy foods long-term. "With USDA's approval, SNAP and Summer EBT in Iowa will help families purchase fresh produce, grains, meat, and dairy," she said. "But candy, sweets and soft drinks are no [...]

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds says the state’s food assistance programs need to prioritize healthy foods long-term. “With USDA’s approval, SNAP and Summer EBT in Iowa will help families purchase fresh produce, grains, meat, and dairy,” she said. “But candy, sweets and soft drinks are no […]

01/15/2026

- Greg Johnson, TotalGrainMarketing.com- WILLAg News Update- Drew Lerner, WorldWeather.cc ★ Support this podcast ★

– Greg Johnson, TotalGrainMarketing.com– WILLAg News Update– Drew Lerner, WorldWeather.cc ★ Support this podcast ★

01/15/2026

A researcher with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association says farmers are looking for ways to get the most out of their nitrogen budgets. Lowell Gentry, a retired research specialist with the University of Illinois, says timing applications to be quickly utilized by the plant [...]

A researcher with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association says farmers are looking for ways to get the most out of their nitrogen budgets. Lowell Gentry, a retired research specialist with the University of Illinois, says timing applications to be quickly utilized by the plant […]

01/14/2026

The state climatologist for Iowa says soil conditions appear to be favorable for the state's farmers as spring approaches. Justin Glisan tells Brownfield, "You look at the drought depiction this time last year along with soil moisture profiles, we're in a better position. We see [...]

The state climatologist for Iowa says soil conditions appear to be favorable for the state’s farmers as spring approaches. Justin Glisan tells Brownfield, “You look at the drought depiction this time last year along with soil moisture profiles, we’re in a better position. We see […]

01/14/2026

A pair of economists at the University of Illinois say ad hoc payments to farmers are part of the reason some costs remain elevated. During a recent Illinois Soybean Association webinar, Gary Schnitkey says, while the assistance may help short-term cash flow... "Costs would be [...]

A pair of economists at the University of Illinois say ad hoc payments to farmers are part of the reason some costs remain elevated. During a recent Illinois Soybean Association webinar, Gary Schnitkey says, while the assistance may help short-term cash flow… “Costs would be […]

01/14/2026

The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says farmers across the country are reeling from this week's USDA report. "It was not a good day to be a producer." Speaking to Brownfield from the American Farm Bureau Federation convention in Anaheim, Phillip Nelson says a [...]

The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says farmers across the country are reeling from this week’s USDA report. “It was not a good day to be a producer.” Speaking to Brownfield from the American Farm Bureau Federation convention in Anaheim, Phillip Nelson says a […]

01/14/2026

A northwest Iowa farmer says cover crops play a key role in supporting his livestock operation. Nathan Anderson raises row crops and operates a cow-calf herd in Cherokee County... "We want to provide feed for cattle in the winter, early spring and late fall," he [...]

A northwest Iowa farmer says cover crops play a key role in supporting his livestock operation. Nathan Anderson raises row crops and operates a cow-calf herd in Cherokee County… “We want to provide feed for cattle in the winter, early spring and late fall,” he […]

01/14/2026

A member of the U.S. Meat Export Federation's executive committee says California's Proposition 12 law was a focus at this week's American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim. Matt Schuiteman, who farms near Sioux Center, Iowa, says pork producers are in need of a Prop [...]

A member of the U.S. Meat Export Federation’s executive committee says California’s Proposition 12 law was a focus at this week’s American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim. Matt Schuiteman, who farms near Sioux Center, Iowa, says pork producers are in need of a Prop […]

01/14/2026

Mid-Day Market Report for January 13, 2026

01/13/2026

A researcher with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association says fall-applied nitrogen is much more likely to contribute to nutrient runoff than spring-applied. Lowell Gentry tells Brownfield, "Fall nitrogen lost about 12 pounds per acre more out of the tile, you know, 12 pounds is [...]

A researcher with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association says fall-applied nitrogen is much more likely to contribute to nutrient runoff than spring-applied. Lowell Gentry tells Brownfield, “Fall nitrogen lost about 12 pounds per acre more out of the tile, you know, 12 pounds is […]

01/13/2026

- Blame it on Corn Silage- Venezuela Crude and Renewable Diesel- Corn Belt Weather Forecastwith Frayne Olson, Jordan Fife, Don Day ★ Support this podcast ★

– Blame it on Corn Silage– Venezuela Crude and Renewable Diesel– Corn Belt Weather Forecastwith Frayne Olson, Jordan Fife, Don Day ★ Support this podcast ★