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Treasury, IRS issue proposed regulations on the clean fuel production credit
The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued proposed regulations for domestic producers of clean transportation fuel to determine their eligibility for and calculate the clean fuel production credit under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill. The new law made important changes to what is often referred to as the 45Z credit. The clean fuel production credit provides businesses an income tax credit for clean transportation fuel produced domestically after Dec. 31, 2024,...
South American Weather and Crop Update (4-5-22)
A large portion of Brazil is preparing for a bit of a dry spell. While this did cause some initial concerns, it seems like the dry weather didn?t come at a particularly poor time. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said they?re still going to be in great shape,...
2022 hemp licensing window to close April 15
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is encouraging Iowans to apply for or renew their hemp licenses for the 2022 growing season. Applications are available online through the hemp licensing portal. The deadline to apply for the outdoor growing...
Bayer excited for Climate FieldView updates
Bayer officials discussed new updates to the Climate FieldView platform at this year?s Commodity Classic.Joe Nail, Climate FieldView brand manager for Bayer Crop Science, tells IARN that FieldView Drive is a device that plugs into the diagnostic port of your equipment...
Grassley still seeking fertilizer answers from ITC
A bipartisan group of lawmakers remain hopeful the International Trade Commission will take immediate action to bring down fertilizer costs.Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley and many of his colleagues recently sent a letter to the ITC urging the commission to address the...
Iowa farmer praises the partnership he has with AgriGold
We have talked about the different ways that corn producers in Iowa can attack the corn root worm problem. As we have said, your plan of attack must be customized to fit your operation. Of course, having a good support team is essential to the fight, as is choosing...
USMEF opposes applying EU health and environmental standards to imports
The European Commission has issued a Call for Evidence to assess the rationale and legal feasibility of applying EU health and environmental standards to imported agricultural and agri-food products.While supportive of the overall goal of working toward a global...
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Secretary Naig presents 2023 renewable fuels marketing awards
DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 10, 2023) ? Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that Growmark FS and Kwik Trip | Kwik Star are the winners of the 2023 Renewable Fuels Marketing Awards. The awards were created to recognize fuel marketers that have gone above...
South American Weather and Crop Update (1-10-23)
The immediate forecast for Argentina is still dry, but more extended forecasts show some moisture finally returning to the area. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an update on the latest weather patterns for Brazil and Argentina.McBride said this rain...
Improving return on investment through farm management
The Peoples? Company Land Investment Expo took place in Des Moines this week at the Iowa Events Center. The land conference features ag professionals and business leaders as they discuss the trends in land investment and management.Eric Geiger, a land manager with...
U.S. pork industry learns more about battling FADs
A recent trip to the European Union allowed those in the pork industry to see firsthand how the U.S. industry can continue to prevent and prepare for a foreign animal disease outbreak. Dr. Dustin Oedekoven, chief veterinarian for the National Pork Board, along with...
Midday Market Podcast- Bryan Doherty TFM- 1-10-23
Riley Smith talks with Bryan Doherty of Total Farm Marketing.
