Policy uncertainty creating some SAF challenges

Photo by Brownfield’s Erin Anderson. A lack of policy for sustainable aviation fuel has created some industry challenges.  David Cobb with Clean Fuels Alliance America says SAF production is taking shape.  “It’s underway, but it’s very small,” he says. “Once we get policies right, and I think we will eventually, that will help to get…… Continue Reading

Ethanol production, supply down on week, up on year

U.S. ethanol production trickled lower last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says the average daily output of 1.02 million barrels a day was down 20,000 on the week, but up 55,000 on the year. Iowa State University’s Center for Agricultural and Rural Development says the estimated operating margin for the average Iowa plant did…… Continue Reading

“Million dollar” rain brings some relief to ranchers in Nebraska

 A rancher in the Nebraska Sandhills says recent moisture has brought significant relief to drought conditions. “It was just about the perfect rain. I couldn’t have asked for a better rain.” Jaclyn Wilson of Lakeside tells Brownfield the half inch to inch rain Tuesday night was desperately needed. “It was one of those slow moving,…… Continue Reading

Nebraska farmer eyeing the finish line for planting

An east central Nebraska farmer says it’s been an unusually quick planting season. Chris Clausen of Schuyler tells Brownfield it’s been warm and dry. “Corn is probably 80 to 85 percent finished in our area, and soybeans are in the 50 percent range. We just haven’t gotten any moisture in the last 5 weeks.” He…… Continue Reading

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