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The annual High Performance Low Carbon Liquid Fuels Summit was held at Andretti Global headquarters. Stakeholders learned about the environmental benefits, economic potential and value of corn-based ethanol and soybean-based biodiesel.
The Department of Treasury released guidance on its sustainable aviation fuel credit program that allows corn and soybeans to qualify as feedstocks for SAF with stipulations.
The announcement of guidance on eligibility for the sustainable aviation fuel tax credit was met with both concern and optimism.
When I first joined Farm Bureau as a young farmer, my goal was simple: to make a positive impact and uplift the lives of my fellow farmers.
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association announced that applications are now open for two internships that give students an opportunity to support the cattle industry and gain valuable experience.
Federal policymakers have a problem: Their hope to make corn and soybeans the feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel hit a wall when the aviation industry ruled biofuel from either crop did not meet its “sustainable” guidelines.
The easiest way to win any game is to rig the rules. That’s what Big Ag and its loyal boosters at the U.S. Department of Agriculture appear to be doing to make sure their new project, sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, flies.
Several times over the past few weeks I’ve been approached by a friendly stranger. They wanted to know if I would comment on an issue and sign my name in support or opposition.
Local, state and international representatives marked the grand opening of the North American Insect Innovation Center pilot facility.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of what is referred to as the foundation of the modern crop insurance program.
Foreign investors with an interest in agricultural land in the United States are required to report their land holdings and transactions to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
A new group of ag industry leaders is ready to make a difference in their communities after graduating from the AgrIInstitute’s Indiana Agricultural Leadership Program.
I’m glad to be done feeding hay and am now grazing cereal rye and red clover. Some of the rye is in the flag leaf stage already. I have rye that is 10 inches tall right next to 30-inch tall rye, so I need to get it grazed.
For Doug McKalip, the chief agricultural negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, removing barriers to and boosting U.S. agricultural exports and trade is a work in progress.
The month of March is a unique one for the five Illinois FFA major state officers. In March, preparation for the FFA state convention is in full swing.