DG Fuels selects Nebraska for SAF production facility

A U.S. owned sustainable aviation fuel company has selected Nebraska for its first Midwest production facility. DG Fuels announced Wednesday plans to produce 193 million gallons of zero or low carbon emissions fuel per year at a facility in Phelps County. Gov. Jim Pillen tells Brownfield it’s a big win for the bioeconomy. “There were 10 states and…… Continue Reading

Wisconsin part of FFA growth trend

As the National FFA Association tops a million members, Wisconsin is also seeing record numbers. Wisconsin FFA Executive Director and National FFA Secretary Cheryl Zimmerman tells Brownfield, “We’re over 25,000, well 25,900 plus.” And, she says more city youth are getting involved in ag education. “Last year, too, Nathan Hale out of Milwaukee, they chartered…… Continue Reading

Farm bill focus of Illinois commodity groups

Illinois commodity groups are focused on the farm bill.                Brian Duncan, president of the Illinois Farm Bureau, says the need for a new five-year farm bill has never been greater. “The need for a genuine economic backstop for agriculture.”  He says, “A need to get a farm bill done that has updated reference prices that…… Continue Reading

Prices & politics highlight Ag Day discussions at Illinois State Fair

Prices and politics are highlighting discussions at the kickoff of the Illinois State Fair.                  KJ Johnson, president of the Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association, says the annual tradition of Ag Day represents an industry homecoming. “This is one of those times where we get to see everybody in the industry.”  He says, “Everybody’s thinking about…… Continue Reading

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