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45Z Tax Credit Guidance Not Expected Before End of the Year
Published December 4, 2024
According to Reuters, the clean fuel production tax credits will not be finalized before President Biden leaves office. The 45Z tax credits are designed as an incentive for the production of sustainable aviation fuels. The tax credit was due to…Farm Income Takes Another Dip
Published December 4, 2024
Farm income took another downturn in 2024. According to USDA, net farm income is forecast at nearly $141 billion. That’s down more than six percent from a year ago. That follows a 22 percent drop in 2023. Despite two consecutive…Announcements Expected Soon for Sub-Cabinet USDA Posts
Published December 3, 2024
President-Elect Donald Trump is moving quickly through the nomination process, naming members to his new administration. Brooke Rollins, who was a member of Trump’s Domestic Policy Council, will lead USDA. According to Agri-Pulse President Sara Wyant, more top-tier Agriculture Department…Weed Control Decisions Began Last Summer
Published December 3, 2024
Farmers may be making crop input decisions for 2025 now, but FMC Retail Market Manager Sam Lockhart says the process began last summer. "It probably started in August when they started seeing some ugly fields with that waterhemp coming up…MN Beef Update
Published December 3, 2024
Minnesota Beef Council CEO Kelly Schmidt is featured in the Minnesota Beef Update, highlighting the Beef Checkoff's role at the Minnesota Beef Industry Convention. Click here to listen.Weeds Draining Farm Profits
Published December 3, 2024
Weeds have a direct impact on yields, which in turn takes dollars out of farmers' pockets. "There's a Southern Illinois University study that shows for every inch of weed grows, if you let it compete with your corn, you're losing…USMEF Participates in Trade Mission to Morocco
Published December 3, 2024
The U.S. Meat Export Federation was one of 50 ag companies and organizations participating in USDA's trade mission to Morocco. USMEF Africa Representative Matt Copeland sees Morocco as a great fit for expanding trade. "Countries like Senegal and Cote d'Ivoire…Full House for KMOT Ag Expo
Published December 3, 2024
This year’s KMOT Ag Expo is scheduled for January 29-31 in Minot. Assistant Manager Jeff Emmert reports the show is sold out. "We have 1,035 booths, consisting of roughly 350 different vendors. We're going to have our big tractors and…Freight Rates Under Pressure
Published December 3, 2024
Increased production has led to an increased need for transportation, which has led to rising costs and lower commodity prices. "We've seen over the last month some meaningful adjustments in transportation costs to move grain and that has helped increase…