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Iowa Biodiesel Board pleased with biomass-based diesel volumes from EPA
Following the Environmental Protection Agency’s release of the proposed Renewable Fuel Standard volumes for 2026 and 2027, ag and biofuel groups are publishing their reactions to the proposed volumes. Grant Kimberley, executive director of the Iowa Biodiesel Board says his initial reaction is very positive. Renewable Identification Numbers or RINs are tracking numbers assigned to batches of renewable fuel under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) in the United States. Kimberley says that under...
NCGA seeks farmer participation in paycheck protection program
The National Corn Growers Association is urging Congress to work with the Small Business Administration to ensure that farming partnerships and limited liability corporations (LLCs) are able to participate in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). NCGA, along with 35...
Rep. Feenstra continues push for disaster relief in pandemic bill
Iowa Fourth District Congressman Randy Feenstra says House Democrats proposed an amendment that would remove his disaster relief provision from the pandemic relief bill.Feenstra?s provision was recently passed out of the House Agriculture Committee, and would provide...
Iowa delegation seeks CFAP support for cattle feeders
Iowa?s congressional delegation is working to have custom cattle feeders included in renewed payments from USDA?s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. This week, Senators Chuck Grassley, Joni Ernst, and Representatives Cindy Axne, Randy Feenstra, Ashley Hinson, and...
AFBF?s Duvall: Farmers are in position to combat climate crisis
American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall testified yesterday in front of the House Agriculture Committee about climate change and the agriculture sector. Duvall stated that American farmers and ranchers have already made great strides in improving the impact they...
USDA Invests $42 Million in distance learning and telemedicine infrastructure
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is investing $42.3 million to help rural residents gain access to health care and educational opportunities (PDF, 255 KB). Rural areas are seeing higher infection and death rates related to COVID-19...
Iowa Farm Bureau praises CFAP application deadline extension
The Iowa Farm Bureau applauds Thursday?s announcement from USDA that Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has extended the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program application deadline. On Wednesday, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall sent a letter to...
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Pheasants Forever raising awareness of wildlife habitat needs
Members and leaders of Pheasants Forever continue to battle upland habitat loss and declining pheasant and quail populations.Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are grassroots, volunteer and membership-based organizations. Members are a diverse group of hunters,...
Dekalb Hybrids have another excellent year in 2022
When it comes to putting your plans together for each crop year, you obviously want to make choices that are going to give you significant results for your investments. That all starts with the seed you put into the ground. That is the base upon which the rest of your...
New hay equipment highlighted at IFGC conference
The Iowa Forage and Grassland Council held its annual conference Wednesday morning and one of the main discussion items was advancements in hay equipment.Speaking at the Iowa State University McNay Research and Demonstration Farm near Chariton, John Deere design...
Farm Progress Show staying in Decatur, IL, through at least 2031
The Farm Progress Show will be staying in Decatur, Illinois, for the next decade.It was recently announced that Farm Progress and Brush College, LLC have come to an agreement to keep the Farm Progress Show's biennial location at Richland Community College in Decatur....
Agronomist touts 60-inch corn row spacings at IFGC conference
A Minnesota agronomist and soil health consultant is helping teach farmers about the benefits of 60-inch corn row spacings.At the Iowa Forage and Grassland Council?s annual conference on Wednesday, Minnesota farmer Cody Nelson hosted a seminar titled, ?Making cover...
