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Clean fuels industry contributes over $40 billion to U.S. economy
A new study commissioned by Clean Fuels Alliance America shows the U.S. biomass-based diesel industry generated $42.4 billion in economic activity in 2024, supported 107,400 jobs and paid $6 billion in annual wages. According to the report, nearly half of the total economic impact—$19.9 billion and 41,500 jobs—came from fuel production, while oilseed production supported 30,600 jobs and generated $15.3 billion in economic activity, delivering major benefits to soybean-growing states....
US Soybean Export Council optimistic for future
Despite challenges stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic, the US Soybean Export Council is optimistic about the resiliency of the industry. Jim Sutter, chief executive officer of the US Soybean Export Council, says they continue to maintain close relationships with...
House Democrats allege Secretary Perdue violated Hatch Act
House Democrats claim Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue violated the Hatch Act during a visit to a Farmers to Families Food Box Distributor. Led by Democrat Marcia Fudge of Ohio, a group of lawmakers made the claim in a letter to the Department of Agriculture?s...
US meat exports to South Korea face new Covid restrictions
South Korea is experiencing another wave of positive COVID-19 cases, which has created some new challenges for U.S. meat exports. According to Dan Halstrom ? US Meat Export Federation president and CEO ? the government of South Korea has re-imposed heightened social...
Alternative options for storing fall harvested grain
Over 100 million bushels of grain storage were lost to the derecho storm. The timing of such an event could not have happened at a worse time, as farmers were only a few weeks from harvest. Now producers must scramble to find alternative grain storage options.Charles...
Compounding issues lead to grain quality concerns
State agriculture officials estimate nearly 4 million corn acres and over 2 million soybean acres have been completely destroyed by the derecho.Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig last week assessed crop damages in western Iowa. He witnessed damages caused by a...
West Pott. County Extension collecting produce for food banks
If you are looking for ways to help provide food for those in need, donating fresh garden produce may be an option for you.Local food banks across Iowa faced soaring demand and several other new challenges this year as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. To help food...
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Auction College looks to teach more than just the cadence
We have all been involved in an auction at some point in our lives. Maybe it has been for cattle, maybe household goods, maybe even for some collectible online. Whatever you are buying or selling, the principles are generally the same. It comes down to the auctioneer...
U.S. beef exports on pace to hit $10 billion
Beef export value for the United States continues to soar in 2021.Data released this week by the USDA shows October was another strong month for U.S. red meat exports. Beef exports reached 115,709 metric tons in October, a 7.5% increase from last year, while export...
USGC releases 2021 Corn Harvest Quality Report
The U.S. Grains Council released this week the 2021/2022 Corn Harvest Quality Report. The report is based on 610 samples taken from defined areas within 12 of the top corn-producing and exporting states. USCG revealed that revealed this year's U.S. corn crop has a...
Gov. Reynolds announces $100M investment in Water Infrastructure, Conservation Practices
Gov. Reynolds today announced a historic $100M investment in water infrastructure and water quality efforts for the State of Iowa.Through a new grant program within Iowa Finance Authority, Gov. Reynolds is allocating $75M for the Water Infrastructure Fund. The funding...
Bayer to launch first-of-its-kind Project Carbonview
Bayer, along with Bushel and Amazon Web Services, has unveiled an industry-first digital carbon footprint measurement solution for agriculture.Sachi Desai, senior director of digital partnerships for Bayer?s Climate Corporation, says Project Carbonview is a...
