USDA official says 45Z guidance is progressing

An official with USDA says progress is being made in developing guidance for sustainable aviation fuel tax credits.  USDA undersecretary for farm production and conservation Robert Bonnie says there’s pressure to finalize the 45Z tax credit. “We want to move as quickly as we can because we know farmers need certainty. There’s sort of three…… Continue Reading

Economist says ag economy will continue to face pressure

An ag economist says he doesn’t expect the outlook for the farm economy to improve anytime soon. University of Missouri’s Scott Brown says profitability in the sector hasn’t been this slim since 2018-2019. “Input costs continue to be fairly high for producers of almost all our commodities, and labor stays high,” he says.  “From a…… Continue Reading

Ethanol production dips, exports highest on record

U.S. ethanol production declined last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.067 million barrels a day, down 42,000 from the previous week’s all-time high, but up 44,000 from a year ago. Iowa State University’s Center for Agricultural and Rural Development says estimated operating margins for the average Iowa plant remain in the…… Continue Reading

USDA updates Farm Service Agency’s Farm Loan Programs 

The USDA has announced changes to the Farm Service Agency’s Farm Loan Programs.  FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux says the changes are designed to help borrowers make strategic investments in the enhancement or expansion of their ag operations. The changes include: Ducheneaux says implementing these improvements is the next step in the agency’s commitment to removing…… Continue Reading

K-State launches health worker project focused on rural and agricultural workforce

A new collaborative is working to connect farmers to physical and mental health resources. Elaine Johannes, an extension specialist at Kansas State University, says the Rural Ag Health Community Health Worker project can help improve healthcare access for all.  “We’re piloting five positions, and those positions are for community health workers,” she says. “Their jobs are to…… Continue Reading

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