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 Economic Insights. Widmar says farmers are trying to handle higher costs with lower incomes. “We’re just getting into the thick of it. We’re just now…… Continue Reading
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 be delivered this month and we can’t get into Cargill, because they’re full every week by Wednesday.” He says the feed mill has been overwhelmed…… Continue Reading
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 feedstocks. The 45Z tax credit included in the Inflation Reduction Act provides an opportunity for U.S. biofuels to be preferred feedstocks for Sustainable Aviation Fuel…… Continue Reading
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 the Fair. “It gives us the opportunity to talk to a wide range of consumers on the value of E15, the economy of E15, it’s…… Continue Reading
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 Ways and Means Committee and says tax issues were at the center of the hearing. “(Section) 179 depreciation, from stepped up basis to death tax,…… Continue Reading
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 industry leaders give updates on the status of agriculture across the state. “We heard from the department of ag and Don Lamb talking about land…… Continue Reading
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 two different companies. “When we averaged the three together, it was a tenth of a bushel less for the biologicals, but the biological treatment was…… Continue Reading
Alleged Fraudster Charged With Trying to ‘Steal’ Graceland
The alleged scheme was very brazen. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
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 bipartisan legislation from Congressman Mike Flood (R-Nebraska) and Troy Carter (D-Louisiana) could help the market scale production. “The way those industries function and identify their…… Continue Reading
Recent study shows 1.6 million acres lost to development since 2001
A recent report from the University of Illinois show the Midwest has lost 1.6 million acres of productive farmland since 2001. Ohio State University professor emeritus, Carl Zulauf says the loss accounts for 1% of total farmland across eight states. “The loss of farm land reduces the production capacity of the country or actually puts more of…… Continue Reading
