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Congress calls for action on Mexico’s ban on corn

A bipartisan group of Midwest lawmakers is pushing for a resolution with Mexico on its genetically modified corn ban. Michigan Congressman Dan Kildee tells Brownfield Mexico should have resolved this dispute during the creation of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. “If that had been their... Read More.

Ernst calls on Congress to pass year-round E15 solution

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst says Congress needs to prioritize a solution for year-round E15. “We do have a bill in the Senate, but it needs to move forward so that it can actually benefit our Iowa farmers and fuel producers.” The Iowa Republican tells... Read More.

RFA calls for more inclusive SAF tax credit

The Renewable Fuels Association continues to advocate for a broader suite of ag practices as the Treasury Department develops guidance for sustainable aviation fuel tax credits. CEO Geoff Cooper tells Brownfield current requirements bundle no-till, cover crops, and efficient nitrogen fertilizer use. “We do... Read More.

Agronomist calls 2024 growing season very unique

An agronomist suggests the 2024 growing season has been quite unique.  Tony Lenz covers Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota for Stine Seed and says he’s expecting a wide range of corn and soybean yields this fall. “We’ve got some areas that have drought,... Read More.

Aviation coalition calls for consistent, flexible 45Z guidance

A coalition representing aviation organizations is calling on the Biden administration to provide consistent and flexible guidance for sustainable aviation fuel tax credits. Larry Schafer is with World Energy, a member of the Business Aviation Coalition for Sustainable Aviation Fuel. “We need to make... Read More.

Minnesota farmer calls second crop hay “awful”

It’s been a challenging hay season for some Minnesota farmers. Jake Thompson of Barnsville in northwest Minnesota says overly wet conditions continue to cause problems. “We product a lot of commercial hay that we sell to dairies, we finished up second crop and my... Read More.

Illinois Soybean Association calls for WRDA action

The director of government relations with the Illinois Soybean Association says there needs to be Congressional action on the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). Andrew Larson says securing further lock and dam funding is vital for agriculture. “60% of our soybeans in Illinois are... Read More.

Chevron REG calls for higher RVO levels

A biofuels market specialist says demand has been increasing for biomass-based diesel. Paul Nees, general manager of global supply and trading with Chevron Renewable Energy Group, says new production capacity has been coming online. “So much so that we’re actually starting to see some... Read More.

High Plains drought hearing calls for action from Congress

Some farmers are urging Congress to better support farmers and ranchers who are facing intensifying drought conditions in the High Plains. During a U.S. Senate Ag Committee field hearing Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, Ranking Member of the Conservation, Climate, Forestry, and Natural Resources Subcommittee,... Read More.
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