An update on the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline

The CEO of Summit Carbon Solutions says permit work continues for a carbon pipeline that, once completed, is expected to span five states across the Midwest. Lee Blank says the Iowa Utilities Commission recently issued a construction permit for the company, but another permit is needed. “The first permit approval should certainly help with the…Continue Reading

RFA concerned election outcome could impact certain biofuel tax credits

The Renewable Fuels Association is concerned some biofuel tax credits could be eliminated depending on the outcome of the presidential election. RFA CEO Geoff Cooper says the Trump Campaign has pledged to repeal the Inflation Reduction Act, but he’s encouraged to see more Republican members of Congress speaking in support of certain IRA programs including…Continue Reading

Good week for corn, wheat export inspections

The USDA says corn and wheat export inspections as of the week ending September 19th are ahead of what’s needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. The 2024/25 marketing year got underway June 1st for wheat and September 1st for corn, sorghum, and soybeans. The USDA’s next set of supply and demand estimates…Continue Reading

Silage harvest rapidly advancing across Midwest

A dairy forage specialist says continued hot and drought-like conditions are speeding up corn silage harvest in many parts of the Midwest. Dann Bollinger with Pioneer tells Brownfield, “There are different kinds of pressures hastening dry down, whether it be drought stress, extreme heat or in some cases, disease pressures or all the above.” He…Continue Reading

Soybean harvest should accelerate in west-central Minnesota

A farmer in west-central Minnesota expects soybean harvest to accelerate this week. Gary Wertish says the crop is turning rapidly. “You’ll start seeing the harvest starting probably pretty full-speed, which is a little later than normal. But with all the rainfall and it seemed like we had a cooler, earlier growing season, now we’re getting…Continue Reading

Americans for Family Farmers take opposition of EATS Act to D.C.

A group of around 35 U.S. farmers recently took their opposition of the EATS Act to Capitol Hill. Illinois farmer Dave Bishop, who’s family operates a diversified organic farm in Logan County, says the bill seeks to limit a state’s ability to determine guidelines within its borders. “Kind of a state’s rights issue if you…Continue Reading

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