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Jan. 29, 2019: Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit

Host: Iowa Renewable Fuels Association 
About: Hear experts give their perspective on how biofuels will fit into future petroleum markets, the role for biofuels in meeting global clean air policies and overcoming trade and policy hurdles …

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Trump, McConnell: Farm bill needs to pass in lame-duck session

President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell discussed passing the farm bill as a priority in Congress’ brief post-election session — seen as a long shot by some analysts, Successful Farming reported. 

The president continues…
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Iowa watermelon growers ignored again

In Greater Des Moines, we’re used to seeing our colleagues land on all kinds of national boards and ratings and other proclamations of glory. 

We usually let it slide when we are slighted, but this …

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Ag economy entering deja vu-light version of 1980s, economist says

If U.S. farmers haven’t experienced it yet, they might be near the point of tougher negotiations when trying to secure an operating loan, reports Successful Farming.

A former Federal Reserve Bank economist and current head of …

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Ag economy entering deja vu-light version of 1980s, economist says

If U.S. farmers haven’t experienced it yet, they might be near the point of tougher negotiations when trying to secure an operating loan, reports Successful Farming.

A former Federal Reserve Bank economist and current head of …

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Ethanol producers see futures fall

U.S. ethanol producers are bearish on the market for biofuels as U.S. ethanol hit the lowest level in more than a decade, Reuters reported. The trade war with China and federal policies that ethanol producers claim …

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Prairie Farms pays $100,000 for violating air quality limits

A northeast Iowa cheesemaker has paid a $100,000 penalty and agreed to install $1.4 million in pollution-control measures after violating air quality limits for 12 years, according to the Iowa attorney general’s office. Prairie Farms …

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Meteorologist: Despite deep freeze, corn harvest will progress

Cold and snow will hit the Midwest this week, but it appears conditions will be good to finish the harvest, Successful Farming reported. Dale Mohler, AccuWeather meteorologist, says both U.S. and Brazil weather patterns look favorable. “The …

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CIPCO plans $85 million investment to rebuild Creston generating station

Central Iowa Power Cooperative today announced plans for an $85 million investment to repower the natural gas-fired Summit Lake Generating Station in Creston. The project includes demolition of the 70-year-old steam plant, installation of efficient …

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Farmers have more to fret over in this year’s corn harvest

Reuters: North American farmers are finding increased levels of a plant toxin known as vomitoxin in this year’s corn harvest, adding insult to injury for growers already suffering as the U.S.-China trade war hurts soybean exports …