Farmers tackling margin squeeze period, economist says
An ag economist says it could take a few years to resolve the current downturn in the farm economy. “We’re definitely no longer in 2022,” said David Widmar with Agricultural […]
Grain bin clean out causes delays at local processor
Mid-Missouri farmer Jay Fischer says it’s been difficult to deliver corn to the local feed mill ahead of harvest. “We have about 45,000 bushels of corn that was supposed to […]
Lawmakers want production tax credits for domestic feedstocks
A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators have asked Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to restrict the eligibility of a new Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit to renewable fuels made from domestic […]
Ethanol prominent during Iowa Corn Day at Iowa State Fair
Iowa State Fairgoers are learning about the benefits of ethanol. Iowa Corn Promotion Board president Stan Nelson says Unleaded 88 is being featured during this year’s Iowa Corn Day at […]
House Ways and Means Committee conducts field hearing at Iowa State Fair
Tax provisions important to farmers were discussed during a U.S. House Ways and Means Committee field hearing at the Iowa State Fair Friday. Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra sits on the […]
Hearing at Iowa State Fair focuses on 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
A U-S House committee hosted a hearing at the Iowa State Fair today (Friday) to tout Trump-era tax cuts that are set to expire at the end of 2025. Steve […]
Sioux City annual encampment highlights Lewis and Clark’s 1804 stop
Sioux City is stepping back in time this weekend to highlight an important event that happened there in the 1800’s. Sioux City Museum spokesperson Theresa Weaver says the annual Lewis […]
State legislators gather during the Rural Caucus at the Indiana State Fair
An Indiana state senator says the Rural Caucus, held during the state fair, serves as an opportunity to meet to discuss key issues affecting rural communities. Brian Buchanan (R, IN) says […]
Nebraska farmer hosts UNL Extension field day to highlight seed treatments for soybeans
A Nebraska farmer has been partnering with the University of Nebraska- Extension researching different seed treatments for soybeans. Scott Richert tells Brownfield he planted three different varieties last year with […]
SAF reporting could help market scale production
A policy expert with the Renewable Fuels Association says the sustainable aviation fuel market lacks transparency in reporting, but a recently introduced bill could change that. Jared Mullendore says the […]
