SAF investor expects “100x growth” in next decade

The CEO of a company that invests in sustainable aviation fuel production predicts tremendous growth in the next decade. Mihir Dange with XCF Global says SAF, which is now being rebranded as synthetic aviation fuel by the Trump administration, will play a monumental role in decarbonizing the aviation industry. “There is going to be a…Continue Reading

Mexico High School Track Team Results From McCush Invitational Track Meet

The Mexico High School boys and girls track teams competed at the McCush Invitational Track Meet at the Boonville High School. 1st B200 – CHARLIE FISHER                                 22.96  B800 – TYLER GRIMES                                   2:04.88 […]Continue Reading

Overuse of corn rootworm traits can reduce ROI

An entomologist at Purdue University says overreliance on corn-rootworm resistant traits has reduced profitability for some farmers.  Christian Krupke says states in the Eastern Corn Belt have used the trait the most, which has impacted its efficacy.  “If you’re using Bt rootworm corn in a state like Indiana, ideally you would back off on that…Continue Reading

Cover crop benefits with spring moisture

A farmer in southeastern Minnesota is hopeful cover crops will help him return to spring fieldwork sooner following recent rains. Ed McNamara of Goodhue says cover crops dry the soil out. “It basically acts like a dehumidifier because as the plant is green and growing, it’s sucking moisture out. So any moisture that you get,…Continue Reading

Pork export sales fall to marketing year low

Pork export sales dropped to a marketing year low during the week ending April 17th. The USDA says China canceled a large amount U.S. pork, at least partially because of the ongoing tariff battle between the world’s largest economies. Several other key pork buyers did make a weekly purchase, but either at lesser amounts or…Continue Reading

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