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A ND No-Go for GREET Cover Crop Provision
Published May 1, 2024
American Soybean Association President Josh Gackle said the short growing season and unpredictable fall weather in his home state of North Dakota make the Treasury Department Sustainable Aviation Fuel crop requirement next to impossible for farmers in the region. Gackle…Ethanol Groups Respond to SAF Guidance
Published May 1, 2024
Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper said the GREET model guidance positions ethanol-based aviation fuel for takeoff, but more work needs to be done. The RFA believes more flexibility needs to be added. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor…Farming for the Future
Published May 1, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide information on soil health events and topics. This week, AgCentric Executive Director Keith Olander joins Farming for the Future. Olander…MN Corn Matters
Published May 1, 2024
Resources are available for those dealing with farm stress. Minnesota Department of Agriculture Senior Advisor Meg Moynihan joins Corn Matters to discuss this important topic. Corn Matters is a presentation of the Minnesota Corn Growers Association.Freeman Succeeds Folland on Northern Crops Council
Published April 30, 2024
Paul Freeman has replaced Kris Folland as the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council representative on the Northern Crops Council. "We grow better quality soybeans up here and we're always looking for new markets and that expanded both NCI and…SAF Has Great Potential, But Administration Needs to Get the Policy Right
Published April 30, 2024
Ethanol has carved out an important market for on-road fuel usage, but new opportunities are on the horizon with sustainable aviation fuel. According to Growth Energy Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Chris Bliley, SAF has the potential to be…Patience Needed
Published April 30, 2024
Turning cattle out to pastures too early will influence grass conditions later in the season. "Hold back as long as you can because if you nip the grass off now, you'll have stunted growth later on," said Dr. Gerald Stokka,…Colostrum Source Matters
Published April 30, 2024
For a healthy start, calves need to begin nursing soon after birth. "It's important that they get that colostrum to them within that first six hours and no later than 12 hours," explained Beth Doran, field beef specialist, Iowa State…NPPC Ready for Farm Bill
Published April 30, 2024
With the farm bill continuing to dominate discussions in D.C., National Pork Producers Council President Lori Stevermer says the NPPC is hard at work advocating on behalf of pork producers. "It's an important bill to us. The funding for the…