U.S. Lawmakers Push for Expanded Farm Aid as Farmers Struggle
(NAFB.com) – Congressional leaders are pressing for expanded federal farm assistance to help producers coping with low commodity prices, rising input costs and ongoing financial stress. Senate Agriculture Committee Chair John Boozman and Agriculture Appropriations Chair John
Corn and Soybeans Show Upside in Market Trading
(NAFB.com) – U.S. corn and soybean futures climbed Wednesday as markets reacted to broader trade optimism and technical buying, with soybeans notably rising 11 cents. Traders said improved demand signals from export news, particularly China’s fulfillment of
STB Rules Union Pacific – Norfolk Southern Merger Application is Incomplete
(NAFB.com) – The Surface Transportation Board on Jan. 16 unanimously rejected a merger application from Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, ruling that the filing was incomplete because it lacked required information. The railroads submitted the formal application
Analysis Shows Need for E15 for Iowa’s Corn and Ethanol Industry
(NAFB.com) – Iowa’s corn and ethanol industry faces continued decline without immediate approval of nationwide, year-round sales of E15 gasoline and access to ultra-low carbon fuel markets, according to a new study released by Iowa Corn and
Thursday, January 22nd Weather
EXTREME COLD WARNING INTO AND THROUGH THE WEEKEND TODAY: MOSTLY TO PARTLY CLOUDY. PERIODS OF FLURRIES, BLUSTERY WITH BLOWING SNOW, FALLING TEMPERATURES AND COLD WIND CHILLS. DOWN TO