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Feedstocks in Focus at #Classic24

3/28/2024
It was over 30 years ago that soybean farmers found a new market for their product in fuel made from soybean oil that was eventually called biodiesel, but the market for that clean fuel has expanded to include new feedstocks and opportunities. Clean Fuels Alliance America, formally known as the National Biodiesel Board, hosted a Learning Center Session at the ... Read More

Duration:00:33:55

Entrepreneurs Help Revitalize Rural Revenues

3/26/2024
The topic for the recent Agri-Pulse Ag & Food Policy Summit was Revitalizing Rural Revenues, exploring a wide variety of options, including a panel on rural entrepreneurs like Kevin Johansen who founded AgButler, a gig economy platform that serves as a solution to a rural labor shortage in America. Johansen says the company, which launched in 2020, has grown exponentially. ... Read More

Duration:00:06:57

EPA Committee Gives Ag Seat at the Table

3/26/2024
EPA Administrator Michael Regan recently responded to recommendations from the agency’s Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee (FRRCC) on how EPA can best support the agriculture sector’s climate mitigation and adaptation goals. FRRCC consists of representatives appointed by the agency that provide independent policy advice and information on a range of environmental issues that are of importance to ... Read More

Duration:00:05:34

DWFI Podcast 34 – Impacts of Climate Change in the US

3/25/2024
The Fifth National Climate Assessment is federally mandated by Congress and released every four years to serve as the foremost review of research on the current and future impacts of climate change in the United States. In this episode of the Water for Food Podcast, DWFI Director of Communications and Public Relations Frances Hayes discusses key findings of the report ... Read More

Duration:00:20:57

AEM Planning 2nd Celebration of Modern Ag in DC

3/22/2024
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is preparing to showcase the Future of Food and Farming in the heart of Washington, DC, during the 2nd Celebration of Modern Ag on the National Mall. On May 6-8, 2024, more than 20 AEM members will be onsite in the nation’s capital between the Smithsonian Museums to illustrate the equipment manufacturing industry’s contribution ... Read More

Duration:00:02:21

Ag and Food Summit Features SAF Discussion

3/21/2024
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) was the topic of two panels at Monday’s “2024 Ag & Food Policy Summit: Revitalizing Rural Revenues” in Washington D.C. and there was a lot of discussion surrounding the GREET model, changes in the RFS, carbon sequestration, corn ethanol, and new feedstocks. Alder Renewables CEO Tim Obitts says agriculture holds the key to the future for ... Read More

Duration:00:31:11

National Ag Day Celebrated in DC

3/20/2024
The 51st National Ag Day celebration took place in Washington D.C. Tuesday with groups gathering at USDA headquarters to recognize the individuals who feed, fuel, and clothe our nation and the world. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke in particular to the young people in attendance. “Every person who wakes up in the morning and doesn’t have to grow or harvest ... Read More

Duration:00:15:03

Agri-Pulse Celebrates 20th Anniversary

3/19/2024
This week’s Agri-Pulse 2024 Ag & Food Policy Summit was a good time to celebrate the news organization’s 20th anniversary of shining light on farm and food policy. Twenty years ago, the concept of an all-digital, paid subscription publication was almost unheard of in agricultural publishing. Agri-Pulse Editor and Founder Sara Wyant believed it was not only possible, but represented ... Read More

Duration:00:11:25

New USSEC Chair Sees Export Opportunities

3/19/2024
During its annual meeting prior to Commodity Classic in Houston, the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) seated its new Board of Directors for 2024/2025, with Kansas farmer Lance Rezac, representing the United Soybean Board, elected to serve as chairman for the next year. Rezac said with 150 people working in 82 countries, USSEC continues to promote U.S. soy and the ... Read More

Duration:00:04:24

Senate Ag Committee Leaders Say Farm Bill is Possible

3/19/2024
The Ranking Member and Chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee are still holding out hope for a new farm bill this year. A Slido poll at the beginning of the Agri-Pulse Ag and Food Policy Summit Monday showed more than 80 percent of attendees believed there would not be a farm bill this year. Ranking Member Sen. John Boozman (R-AR) ... Read More

Duration:00:13:33

Zeakal PhotoSeed Breakthrough Delivers Higher Energy Corn

3/19/2024
ZeaKal today announces its groundbreaking PhotoSeed™ technology in corn, designed to improve the crop’s oil and sustainability profile without compromising yield or protein. In first year replicated field trials, PhotoSeed increased corn oil composition by an average of 23 percent. PhotoSeed enhances a plant’s photosynthetic capacity, capturing more CO2 and sunlight. This additional carbon capture increases oil production without taking ... Read More

Duration:00:10:53

Pivot Bio N-OVATOR™ Paying Off for Farmers

3/18/2024
Pivot Bio and its sustainability program N-OVATOR™ generated a lot of interest at the recent Commodity Classic in Houston since they have paid over $6 million to growers for implementing better nitrogen management practices since launching in 2022. This year, downstream companies participating in N-OVATOR™’s insetting partnerships made payments to reward Pivot Bio growers for their practice change following the ... Read More

Duration:00:04:37

New EPA Ag Office Head Addresses Ethanol Issues

3/18/2024
The head of EPA’s new Office of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Rod Snyder addressed the 13th American Coalition for Ethanol DC Fly-in last week and had a lot to talk about of interest to ethanol stakeholders, not the least of which was updates to the GREET model for implementation of Inflation Reduction Act tax credits. “It’s better to do something ... Read More

Duration:00:31:24

Truterra Outreach to Under-served Producers

3/12/2024
In an effort to make sure all farmers have the opportunity to adopt climate smart practices and be rewarded for it, Truterra is reaching out to historically under-served producers with information about USDA’s Climate Smart Commodities Partnership project. Truterra Outreach and Partnership Liaison John Porter says under-served producers include racial and ethnic minorities, veterans, beginning farmers, and limited resource farmers. ... Read More

Duration:00:06:57

Radical Corn Value Chain Challenge Launched

3/8/2024
Radicle Growth, a company-building platform investing in early-stage agriculture and food technologies, is delighted to announce, “The Radicle Corn Value Chain Challenge sponsored by U.S. Corn Farmers.” “We review about 1,000 technologies from around the world every year and make two or three investments,” said Kirk Haney, managing partner of Radicle Growth. “In partnership with U.S. corn farmers, we’re excited ... Read More

Duration:00:10:27

SOTU Mentions Family Farms But Not Farm Bill

3/8/2024
President Joe Biden made no mention of passing a farm bill in his State of the Union address Thursday night, but he did claim to have already made life better for farmers in the nation. “Because of my investments, family farms, my secretary of agriculture knows more about this than anybody I know, are better able to stay in the ... Read More

Duration:00:00:21

RhizoSorb®Takes Off at Classic

3/8/2024
It was a year ago at Commodity Classic that Phospholutions introduced RhizoSorb® and this year they are ready to go full scale with a product that is the first proven fertilizer technology to reduce phosphorus use by 50% while preserving grower yields. “We just recently completed a life cycle analysis that shows we can reduce carbon emissions 45% compared to ... Read More

Duration:00:03:55

SD Paves Way for Pipeline Project to Move Forward

3/8/2024
The South Dakota Legislature this week gave a win to the proposed carbon pipeline projects in the state, passing a package of legislation that provides landowner protections and property tax relief to those affected, as well as preserves local zoning. The South Dakota Farm Bureau (SDFB), South Dakota Corn Growers Association, South Dakota Soybean Association, and South Dakota Ethanol Producers ... Read More

Duration:00:09:50

ZimmCast 727 – Syngenta at Commodity Classic 2024

3/7/2024
Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. Once again I learned all about what’s new in the world of agribusiness for Syngenta during the Commodity Classic which was just held in Houston, TX. So this episode will feature interviews I did in the Syngenta booth. Between Cindy and myself this was our 7th conference of the year. You can find virtual ... Read More

Duration:00:26:07

Commodity #Classic24 Was a Record Breaker

3/6/2024
The 2024 Commodity Classic blasted off into a new galaxy last week in Houston with the largest attendance ever at 11,500 attendees, smashing the previous record of 10,400 last year in Orlando. There were more than 4,600 farmers at the February 28-March 2 event this year along with exhibitors, industry stakeholders, and ag media. This year’s event featured more than ... Read More

Duration:00:43:15