by Riley Smith | Jun 19, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Long-awaited updates to the Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit, known as 45Z, have been announced by the Department of Energy. These changes could benefit farmers and ranchers in the future. Brian Glenn, director of government affairs for the American Farm Bureau...
by Riley Smith | Jun 18, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The markets have been trending upward during this shortened trading week. After a rough start to the month, some recent headlines have given the corn and soybeans something to work with. Michael Weidner, director of grain origination and producer strategy at Landus...
by Riley Smith | Jun 18, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Downtime in the field not only slows you down, but it also hurts your pocket. Regardless of the stage you are in during the growing season, keeping equipment in optimal conditions is crucial for maximizing its use. Greg Jones, the senior manager for field engineering...
by Riley Smith | Jun 17, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The upcoming forecasts for Brazil and Argentina finally contain some rain, and while that is normally appreciated, it can cause harvest delays. However, Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said that shouldn’t be a problem. McBride said harvest in Argentina is...
by Riley Smith | Jun 17, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action’s recent report from S&P Global Energy shows biofuels’ potential for boosting farm profitability and rural economies. For Chip Bowling, vice chair of U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action, expanding the market for...