SAF reporting could help market scale production

A policy expert with the Renewable Fuels Association says the sustainable aviation fuel market lacks transparency in reporting, but a recently introduced bill could change that. Jared Mullendore says the bipartisan legislation from Congressman Mike Flood (R-Nebraska) and Troy Carter (D-Louisiana) could help the market scale production. “The way those industries function and identify their…Continue Reading

Recent study shows 1.6 million acres lost to development since 2001

A recent report from the University of Illinois show the Midwest has lost 1.6 million acres of productive farmland since 2001. Ohio State University professor emeritus, Carl Zulauf says the loss accounts for 1% of total farmland across eight states. “The loss of farm land reduces the production capacity of the country or actually puts more of…Continue Reading

UNL food scientist highlights food safety importance to food chain

A University of Nebraska meat extension specialist says food safety is critical to sustaining the food supply chain. Byron Chaves tells Brownfield about ongoing research to improve the process. “In my lab, to give an example, we do product and process validations of barometers that industry can then use to improve food safety practices during…Continue Reading

UV light treatment technology enhances corn lines

BioLumic is partnering with several seed companies to use its light-activated technology to improve corn productivity. CEO Steve Sibulkin says the technology uses UV light signaling to rapidly activate natural genetic expression in plants to improve yield, quality, and performance.  “We’re not changing the underlying genetics themselves,” he says. “We work with biotech crops and…Continue Reading

Summit Carbon Solutions CEO confident pipeline will get completed

The CEO of Summit Carbon Solutions says the permitting process has slowed some, but he’s confident the pipeline will get completed. Lee Blank tells Brownfield he’s seeing more buy-in across the industry. “I think the marketplace is understanding the importance of the project now. The U.S. landowners are becoming more accustomed to the project and…Continue Reading

Farmers checking in on each other at Iowa State Fair

Farm stress is intensifying amid weather challenges and low commodity prices.  Aaron Putze with the Iowa Soybean Association says the fair is a great opportunity to connect with consumers and farmers. “The farmers that I bump into here at the Fair, one of the first things I ask is ‘how are you doing?’ There’s no…Continue Reading

New Illinois law changes JULIE notification time

A damage prevention manager with JULIE, Incorporated says a new Illinois law changes the notification timeline for excavation projects in the state. Roger Watwood tells Brownfield… “It’s going to take effect starting January 1, 2025.”  He says, “The day of the call to JULIE does not count at all. Then you have two full days,…Continue Reading

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