Start of Production of First U.S. Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant Hits Home Need for Low Carbon Corn Ethanol

JOHNSTON, Iowa – Janaury 24, 2024 –Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) could grow into the largest new market ever seen for U.S. farm commodities thanks to the start of production of SAF at LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels. Without
Weekly Ethanol Production for 1/19/2024

Article courtesy of Renewable Fuels Association According to EIA data analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association for the week ending January 19, ethanol production plunged 22.4% to 818,000 b/d, equivalent to 34.36 million gallons daily and chasing
A Conversation With Indigo Ag’s New CEO

Jesse Allen sits down with the incoming CEO of Indigo Ag, Dean Banks, to discuss his journey to the company and his vision for Indigo/sustainable agriculture moving forward. Learn more online by visiting https://www.indigoag.com.
Property Rights Panel Discussion Held During Watertown Winter Farm Show

South Dakota Farmers Union hosts “How You Can Protect Your Property Rights” panel discussion during the 2024 Watertown Winter Farm Show, February 7 at 2 p.m. at the Codington County Extension Office, Classroom B (1910 W Kemp
BEEF is Back at the 2024 Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo Rapid City

Pierre, SD – The South Dakota Beef Industry Council (SDBIC) will place beef center stage at multiple events at the 2024 Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo Rapid City. This year’s stock show will take place January 26
Greater MW Auctioneers Championship Contest

The Greater Midwest Auctioneers Championship Contest will be held in Dickinson on Thursday, February 1st at Stockmen’s Livestock East. Twenty-five of the nation’s best auctioneers will compete for the title. Contestants will be coming from Ohio, Florida,
Matt Gent Named New President of Iowa Pork Producers Association

(Clive, Iowa) Washington County pig farmer Matt Gent is the new president of the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA). He took over the role during the organization’s annual meeting in Des Moines on January 23. Gent and his
Some Republican Lawmakers Against Raising Reference Prices

Following calls by some groups to increase reference prices in the upcoming Farm Bill, Republican lawmakers stand in “strong opposition” to any potential increases. Republican Representatives Alex Mooney of West Virginia, along with Tennessee’s Andy Ogles, Brian
More Farm Bill Hurdles

New farm bill policy disagreements on top of spending bills and other fights are adding more hurdles to passing a farm bill this year. Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) alluded to her proposal in a recent
ADM Investigating Chief Financial Officer

This week, ADM appointed an interim chief financial officer while the current CFO, Vikram Luthar, was placed on administrative leave. Luthar’s leave is pending an ongoing investigation conducted by outside counsel for ADM and the Board’s Audit