Industry leaders say policy support key to growing Minnesota’s SAF market

Lawmakers in Minnesota are expected to revisit legislation that supports the advancement of sustainable aviation fuels. Minnesota Biofuels Association executive director Brian Werner tells Brownfield the state legislature failed to pass a bill in 2025 that would’ve expanded resources through a SAF tax credit. “We made a lot of progress on that, but unfortunately that…… Continue Reading

Slow pace of soybean shipments to China raises concerns

A market analyst says there are several questions about the pace of U.S. soybean purchases and deliveries to China.     “It’s probably going to be a slow walk instead of a run at this point.” Jim McCormick with AgMarket-dot-net says he’s optimistic the country can reach its purchase commitment by the February deadline, but details…… Continue Reading

Missouri Farm Bureau President Discusses MOFB Health Plans

Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins joins us to talk about Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB) Health Plans and what they mean for Farm Bureau members across the state. Hawkins emphasizes that a Missouri Farm Bureau Health Plan is not traditional insurance, but a member-focused health benefit designed to help Missourians better manage their health care…… Continue Reading

Ag law expert: smart tax planning can reduce risk

A tax policy specialist says tax planning should be part of any farmer’s risk management strategy. Roger McEowen is an ag law professor at the Washburn University School of Law in Kansas. “Many farmers are good at commodity trading, managing risk with commodity trades and crop insurance, but sometimes, they forget you want to minimize…… Continue Reading

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