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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…Scout for Flea Beetle Feeding
Published August 10, 2023
Canola farmers are being encouraged to check their fields for flea beetles and any potential pod feeding. Flea beetle injury on pods is usually most significant on late-planted canola and the upper pods. Fortunately, most of the yield comes from…Soybean Aphid Update
Published August 10, 2023
NDSU Extension reports soybean aphid populations are continuing to expand in eastern North Dakota. The problem is even greater on the Minnesota side of the river. The treatment decision for soybean aphids is most critical when the plant is in…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.…Record High Membership
Published August 9, 2023
The National FFA Organization has record high student membership of 945,988. That's an increase of 11 percent from last year. The number of chapters is also growing, up 168 from a year ago.Soil Health Management Improves the Bottom-line
Published August 9, 2023
The Soil Health Institute and National Association of Conservation Districts have released results of a national study. It found soil health management improved net farm income by an average of $65 per acre. Yield increases were reported for 42 percent…Cover Crop Survey Results Released
Published August 9, 2023
Nearly half of all farmers using a cover crop received some sort of incentive payment this past year. The American Seed Trade Association, USDA and Conservation Technology Information Center conducted a survey of nearly 800 farmers in 49 states. Seventy-eight…Losses for Beyond Meat
Published August 9, 2023
For the first six months of the fiscal year, Beyond Meat suffered a loss of $112.5 million. That compares to a loss of nearly $198 million in the same period one year ago. During the second quarter, sales for the…