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Double-Digit Increases for ND Cropland Values
Published April 14, 2022
North Dakota cropland values increased 11 percent in the past year. However, cash rental rates only went up three percent. The survey conducted by the North Dakota Department of Trust Lands found the highest increase in land values were in…Biofuels Industry Seeking a More Permanent E-15 Fix
Published April 12, 2022
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor said the White House sent a strong signal at Tuesday's event in Iowa. "I'm going to use the president's own words. He said American biofuels have a role to play now." Skor told reporters the…E-15 is Back for the Summer
Published April 12, 2022
At a POET ethanol facility in Iowa, President Biden made it official. "The EPA is planning to issue an emergency waiver allowing E-15 gasoline to be sold across the United States this summer," said Biden. "On June 1, you won't…Walz: Ethanol is a Bridge to a Carbon-Free Future
Published April 12, 2022
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is glad E-15 will be available through the summer driving season. "It's an incredible market for Minnesota and an opportunity to lower fuel costs. It also reduces carbon emissions. None of us made the claim biofuels…Vilsack: The Biden Administration Supports Biofuels
Published April 12, 2022
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack told the Red River Farm Network the Biden administration understands the importance of biofuels in terms of dealing with current challenges. “This is an administration that has invested $700 million into the biofuels industry. I expect…Expanding Availability of E-15
Published April 12, 2022
The EPA plans to issue an emergency waiver for the use of 15 percent ethanol blends during the summer driving season. A White House statement says the higher ethanol blends will reduce the country's dependence on foreign oil and put…April is a Transition Time
Published April 11, 2022
With snow on the ground and in the forecast for the Northern Plains, it will be a few weeks before planting begins. Peterson Farms Seed Lead Agronomist Rick Swenson says there’s still plenty of time. "Most of the time we…Walz Signs Avian Influenza Legislation
Published April 11, 2022
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed the emergency avian influenza response bill. This legislation includes $1 million for disease surveillance and testing supplies. The bill also helps protect the privacy of farmers and flock owners who seek mental health care.The Most Expensive Crop Year in History
Published April 10, 2022
Minnesota's crop farmers had a profitable year in 2021. According to Minnesota Farm Business Management data, this is due to a combination of factors including higher commodity prices and crop insurance indemnities. "Even in some of the drought restricted areas,…