SAF dubbed “synthetic” aviation fuel by Trump administration
The Trump administration now refers to sustainable aviation fuel as synthetic aviation fuel. Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper suggests the terminology change probably doesn’t mean that much. “I don’t […]
Moisture concerns as Nebraska farmer wraps up planting
A south-central Nebraska farmer is concerned about moisture as he wraps up planting. Grady Johnson grows corn and soybeans near Holdrege. “We’ve been dry (and) fortunate to have center pivot […]
Sen. Ricketts discusses farm bill outlook
A U.S. Senator from Nebraska says farm bill work could get pushed back until after the summer. Republican Pete Ricketts tells Brownfield the current focus is on the reconciliation process. […]
Planting progress slows in Iowa
Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says some corn and soybean planting has slowed across the state. “There have been some delays now or some folks and planters that have been […]
Land auction volumes soar in Iowa
A farm real estate specialist says the farmland market has been picking up steam in Iowa. Jim Rothermich with Iowa Appraisal says auction volume jumped significantly in April. “I keep […]
Nebraska lawmakers pass bill creating new water agency
A Nebraska state senator says a bill recently passed by lawmakers could help ag producers better manage water resources. Tom Brandt, a farmer from Plymouth, says the bill will consolidate […]
Many ag groups want 2023 WOTUS rule to reflect Sackett decision
Many agricultural groups are encouraging the US EPA to revise the 2023 Waters of the U.S. rule, not to repeal and replace it. The agency is currently seeking stakeholder feedback […]
A pattern shift to warmer days ahead for some; a reversed rainfall continues for others
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures across the northern two-thirds of the country, while cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to Florida’s peninsula […]
A pattern shift to warmer days (early-season heat?) ahead; a reversal of rainfall for some
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures across the northern two-thirds of the country, while cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to Florida’s peninsula […]
Another unsettled day’s worth of weather; omgoing heavy rain, flooding & storms for some
Across the Corn Belt, widespread showers are slowing or halting corn and soybean planting efforts, especially in the Great Lakes States. In fact, nearly all areas of the Midwest have […]