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Waiting for Guidance on Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Published August 10, 2023
The biofuels industry is awaiting the Treasury Department’s guidance on the fuels that qualify for the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper is focused on the methodology. "The Inflation Reduction Act established a tax…Salt and Pepper Crops
Published August 9, 2023
At Lankin, North Dakota, Dale Zahradka is looking for every possible rain cloud. The area from Highway 2 to the Canadian border has missed many of the recent rains. The crop is holding on despite the lack of timely rains. "A…State of the Farm
Published August 9, 2023
Bushel has published its 2023 State of the Farm Report. Nearly 1,400 farmers participated in the survey with most of the respondents representing large acreage farms. Only four percent of those surveyed are highly satisfied with their grain marketing results.…Rebuilding the Cattle Herd
Published August 9, 2023
Beef cow numbers are at levels not seen since 1970. According to CattleFax CEO Randy Blach, there’s still room for a further reduction in the size of the cow herd. "Beef cow slaughter is down about 700,000 head in 2023,…Sugar Industry Meets in California
Published August 8, 2023
During the International Sweetner Symposium in California, American Sugar Alliance Director of Economics and Policy Analysis Rob Johansson had a simple message. "We're good for the economy and we're good for American consumers," said Johansson. "The sugar program is designed…Record Yields Forecast in Digital Tour
Published August 8, 2023
Despite the early season drought, the annual DTN Digital Yield Tour suggests a record corn crop could be harvested this year. DTN is forecasting a national average corn yield of 177 bushels per acre. That is just above the previous…Standing Up for the Sugar Program
Published August 7, 2023
Florida Representative Kat Cammack, who is a member of the House Agriculture Committee, spoke at the International Sweetener Symposium saying ‘food security is national security.’ Cammack introduced the zero-for-zero resolution earlier this summer. This plan calls for the elimination of…Farmland Values Hold Firm
Published August 7, 2023
According to a new report from USDA, Minnesota farmland values are averaging $6,820 per acre, up seven percent from last year. Farm real estate values in South Dakota is averaging $2,920 per acre, up 12 percent. In North Dakota, farmland…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published August 7, 2023
The cattle market continues to deliver bullish results to the marketplace. In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says wheat is focused on harvest and the escalation of…