At the Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit on Thursday, E15 was the main topic of the day, though carbon pipelines also had their moment, along with the 45Z tax credit and the unrealized prospects of both maritime and sustainable aviation fuels.
The chairman of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee visited Nebraska on Friday, holding a forum with about 50 agricultural leaders from across the state and Sen. Pete Ricketts, a Republican facing reelection in the fall. Some of the biggest policy topics, such as E15 and passing the Farm Bill, have been front-and-center all year, but the conflict with Iran has elevated those issues.
Intense, heavy snow will fall from Montana to Michigan with strong winds creating blizzard conditions. Thunderstorms across the Mississippi Valley on Sunday. Cold air will follow. » More DTN Weather Commentary
In an interview with DTN, CropLife America President and CEO Alex Dunn said the industry's top concern is the increasing amount of time it takes for EPA to approve new pesticide products and label changes. She also talked about trying to work with members of the MAHA movement, which is focused on reducing pesticide use.
The 11th annual National Wheat Yield Contest expands participation options for both spring and winter wheat farmers raising grain under both irrigated and dryland scenarios.
