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SAF Coalition commends House for advancing 45Z extension
Today, the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Coalition’s Executive Director, Alison Graab, issued the following statement after the House passed its version of the budget reconciliation bill which includes an extension of 45Z: “The SAF Coalition applauds the House of Representatives for extending the Clean Fuel Production Credit (45Z) through 2031. Sustainable aviation fuel is a vital solution for advancing U.S. energy dominance, driving rural economic growth, and establishing the United States...
IPPA President Paustian commends ?stubborn? Iowa producers
This has been a year that nobody will soon forget. COVID-19 presented the agriculture industry with a new set of challenges. However, there are still other challenges that had to be faced. As we continue our series with the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA)...
Iowa corn harvest picks up speed
"One-quarter of the corn for grain has been harvested in Iowa," as of October 4th, according to the weekly Crop Progress report, out from USDA-NASS. The current harvest pace is "three weeks ahead of last year and 12 days ahead of average." Dry soil conditions, as well...
Nobel Prize to CRISPR scientist shows U.S. falling behind in gene editing
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) says the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has stalled the development of emerging technology with tremendous promise for livestock agriculture. The FDA has claimed regulatory jurisdiction over gene-edited livestock and...
Soybean market factors in weather premium, pre-report estimates
Fall harvest progresses at an ?unprecedented? pace, as warm, dry weather persists across the Midwest. However, other parts of the world remain troubled by such dry conditions.?Dryness, which is affecting other parts of the world, is starting to get the market's...
Perdue to make ethanol announcement in Ankeny Thursday
US Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue is traveling to Ankeny Thursday afternoon for a multimillion-dollar ethanol investment announcement. According to a press release from USDA, Perdue will join Senator Charles Grassley at the Ankeny Casey's at 1024 East First...
The Mosaic Company releases bio-based fertilizer Susterra?
The topic of soil health becomes ever more prevalent as time goes on. Companies are looking at ways to keep farming sustainable and profitable, while not sacrificing the resources needed for farming and all life on the planet. The Mosaic Company has added to that push...
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The American Soybean: Food versus Fuel
The crops we produce in Iowa have many uses around the globe. Soybeans are no stranger to this. They are part of the food system and an essential ingredient in biodiesel, which is helpful in the fight against greenhouse gasses and beneficial to the environment....
Protecting your pig herd from Ileitis
AUDIO REPORT: Fernando Leite, Boehringer IngelheimBoehringer Ingelheim officials are helping pig farmers reduce the spread of Ileitis in their herds.Ileitis causes low weight gain, diarrhea, and even sudden death in pigs, resulting in significant economic losses to...
Gas prices may sharply increase in 2022
According to a GasBuddy report, 2022 may bring more sharp increases to fuel prices after the steep hikes of 2021.A national average of $4 per gallon is possible this spring, largely due to pandemic recovery and rising demand before relief, or additional oil supply,...
Biden announces $1B to help independent meat processors
President Joe Biden announced Monday that his administration plans to spend $1 billion to help independent meat processors.During a virtual roundtable with members of the meat industry, Biden discussed his plan to improve competition and resilience in the meat and...
Closing Market Podcast 1-3-2022
