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Benefits of using sustainable ag practices

A southwest Indiana farmer says more farmers should consider implementing sustainable ag practices. Don Villwock is the co-chair of Indiana Smart Agriculture. “For two years, we had conversations of how we need to improve practices to deal with our changing climate,” he says. He tells...

Federal agencies developing sustainable aviation fuel roadmap

Federal agencies are working together to help the sustainable aviation fuel industry grow. Valerie Reed with the U.S. Department of Energy says DOE, USDA, and the Federal Aviation Administration have released a SAF Grand Challenge Roadmap. “We signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop...

Ag economist says uncertainty surrounds future of sustainable aviation fuel

An ag economist says there’s still some uncertainty surrounding the future of sustainable aviation fuels. Jacqui Fatka with CoBank tells Brownfield… “I think we’re hoping for a short term fix, especially as we see the corn and soybean prices, where we are, it’s going to take some time,...

Animal ag helping meet UN’s sustainable goals

A new report finds animal agriculture contributes to all 17 of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Hannah Thompson Weeman with the Animal Agriculture Alliance tells Brownfield, “Things like zero hunger, things like positively contributing to communities, providing work opportunities, of course contributing to...

Sustainable ag practices and food security

Farmer leaders with the United Soybean Board have been meeting with global partners on food security challenges. North-central Iowa farmer April Hemmes tells Brownfield some developing countries have been seeking suggestions on ag production practices. “We take so much for granted on how we...

Delta highlights sustainable aviation fuel at Midwest hubs

Delta Air Lines says piping sustainable aviation fuel into two Midwest hubs is an exciting early step toward decarbonizing. Chief sustainability officer Amelia DeLuca tells Brownfield converting 2,000 acres of winter camelina into about a flight’s worth of fuel is just a small example...

Interest in sustainable agriculture continues to rise

Syngenta’s head of business sustainability and government affairs says he’s continued to see increased interest in sustainable agriculture. Val Dolcini says many of these practices aren’t new for farmers. “In some parts of the country, it’s regenerative ag,” he says. “Others are more comfortable...

Sustainable aviation fuel interest at home and abroad

Interest in sustainable aviation fuel is climbing domestically and overseas. Iowa Corn Growers Association president Stu Swanson says SAF was discussed during a recent trade mission to India. “India Air hopes to become a hub in India for regional air carriers, including India Air....
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