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Changes to Clean Fuel Production Credit can help U.S. farmers
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 Federation, says the changes allow for calculations of tax incentives using the GREET model. The emission rate becomes a carbon intensity score, and the lower the score, the higher the tax credit. Congress authorized the change to the...
South American Weather and Crop Update (11-12-24)
The rainy monsoon season is continuing to bring plenty of moisture to the fields in South America. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the conditions in Brazil and Argentina. McBride said planting progress is continuing at a good pace as well....
Ag exports dropped slightly in FY 2024
Fiscal year 2024 ended September 30th and the final fiscal numbers of the year are now available. Total exports for the year were $174.4 billion dollars, which was slightly better than expectations. However, USDA economist Bart Kenner says export values were still...
AFBF announces first Veteran Farmer of Excellence award
A new award recognizes veterans or service members for excellence in farming and positively impacting their communities. Retired Army Colonel Joe Ricker of Indiana is the first winner of the American Farm Bureau’s Veteran Farmer of Excellence Award. Ricker served 30...
What could tariffs mean for fertilizer in 2025?
We are a week removed from the Presidential election, and President-Elect Trump is already assembling his teams for the transfer of power in January. One of the things the American and Global economies will be paying close attention to is whether Trump follows through...
Cost down to raise 2025 corn crop
Looking ahead to the 2025 corn crop, one company says the cost to raise that crop is down. Farmers National Company says 2025 crop inputs are expected to see a slight reduction compared to 2024. While some farms may experience increased costs for specific reasons,...
Supporting veterans who are in need of food
On this Veterans Day, take a moment to think of the veterans who may be living in less fortunate conditions. Nearly 1.5 million veterans in the U.S. are living below the federal poverty level, and veterans living in poverty are at higher risk than nonveterans for food...
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Meat production, trade, and price projections for 2025
USDA’s Agricultural Outlook Forum helps to provide projections for meat production, trade, and price for the year ahead. At the recent 2025 Ag Outlook Forum USDA livestock economist Michael McConnell predicted an overall meat production increase. McConnell also...
Secretary Naig launches Choose Iowa food purchasing pilot program for schools
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced the launch of the Choose Iowa Food Purchasing Program for Schools. The pilot program aims to connect Iowa schools with Choose Iowa members to encourage school food service programs to buy more ingredients and...
EPA backlog puts U.S. agricultural innovation at risk, says Syngenta
The agricultural community has grown increasingly frustrated with the Biden Administration’s EPA, as a backlog of critical rulings has left essential technologies and tools in limbo. Farmers and producers have been waiting for decisive action to address regulatory...
Valent looking forward to launching new herbicide next year
As weeds become more and more resistant to herbicides over the years, it’s important to diversify our options and increase our herbicide stewardship. Valent is looking forward to launching Rapidicil herbicides, which has shown a great ability to combat major weeds...
More changes to beneficial ownership filing requirement
Farmers and ranchers who have been following the changes to beneficial ownership filing requirements may soon have a final decision and possibly some relief. Dustin Sherer, director of government affairs for the American Farm Bureau Federation, said the Financial...
