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Tax Groups, Think Tanks Want RFS Waiver
Pressure is mounting on President Donald Trump to change the Renewable Fuel Standard in light of the economic downturn brought…
No Quick Fix for Pork Industry
The executive order signed Tuesday by President Donald Trump is expected to provide more federal resources to ensure packing plants…
Wind Energy Surpasses Coal in Iowa
Wind is now the largest single source of electrical energy in Iowa, providing 42% of the state’s total electricity generation.…
President Using Defense Production Act to Reopen Closed Meatpacking Operations
President Donald Trump became directly involved in the meatpacking crisis on Tuesday with plans to sign an executive order declaring…
Clean Fuel Bill Aims to Grow Biofuel Market
Iowa Rep. Abby Finkenauer has introduced legislation to fund the installation and conversion of fuel pump infrastructure to deliver higher…
Extensive Wheat Freeze Damage Reported in the Southern Plains
Wheat is a tough crop, but it’s not invincible, Kyle Krier has learned. On the first night temperatures plunged below…
Texas Crop and Weather Report
Freeze injury in Texas wheat from late-spring frost caused losses, but most acres destined for grain production will likely recover,…
Estimates of MYA Prices for 2019 thorough 2021, Pre and Post COVID-19, Corn and Soybeans
The impact of COVD-19 on cash prices for the 2019 through 2021 marketing years is estimated. These pre and post…
Farmland Values Still Healthy
Although farm finances are tight for the fifth year in a row and the cash flow outlook is grim, farm…
Corn Planting Leaps Ahead
U.S. corn planting progress leapt ahead last week, putting this year’s pace ahead of the five-year average, USDA NASS said…