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Climate-Smart Sorghum as a Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Line on Agriculture
National Sorghum Producers are rewarding growers for using climate-smart farming practices that are setting the stage for the corps to be used as a Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
Ackley Buys Two NW Wineries and Ag Drone Operators Cautioned
The Agribusiness Update
Seattle-based Ackley Brands has announced its acquisition of Columbia Winery and Hogue Cellars from Gallo, and the National Agricultural Aviation Association is asking all drone operators to be mindful of low-altitude manned aircraft this growing season.
Georgia Vegetable Producers Extend Checkoff and Ag Drone Operators Cautioned
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia vegetable producers voted to extend the one-cent-per-marketing-unit checkoff fee on 14 key vegetable crops for another three years, and the National Agricultural Aviation Association is asking all drone operators to be mindful of low-altitude manned aircraft this growing season.
Don't Crowd the Plow, Ag Aircraft Edition
California Ag Today
As the U.S. agriculture industry enters the upcoming growing season, the National Agricultural Aviation Association is asking all uncrewed aircraft system operators (or drones) to be mindful of low-altitude crewed agricultural aircraft operations.
Row Crop Ethanol Needed to Meet Biden's "Grand Challenge"
Line on Agriculture
The Renewable Fuels Association is actively engaged in the national sustainable aviation fuel conversation and are watching to be sure that corn ethanol is being treated fairly when being evaluated as an ethanol source for SAF.
California Livestock & Wolves and Drone Swarm Exemption
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers and ranchers gathered in Sacramento recently to advocate on policies impacting agriculture, including financial support for livestock impacted by wolves, and the FAA issued an exemption for “drone-swarm” agriculture for seeding and spraying crops at a fraction of the cost.
California Livestock & Wolves and Drone Swarm Exemption
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers and ranchers gathered in Sacramento recently to advocate on policies impacting agriculture, including financial support for livestock impacted by wolves, and the FAA issued an exemption for “drone-swarm” agriculture for seeding and spraying crops at a fraction of the cost.
Tropical Storm Forecast and Drone Swarm Exemption
The Agribusiness Update
Meteorologists at AccuWeather are warning people and businesses to start preparing now for what could be a busy tropical storm season, and the FAA issued an exemption for “drone-swarm” agriculture for seeding and spraying crops at a fraction of the cost.
Sorghum Industry Optimistic About Growing Interest In Their Crop
Line on Agriculture
National Sorghum Producers Board Chairman Craig Meeker, discusses the growing interest in sorghum.
Sorghum Industry Optimistic About Growing Interest In Their Crop
Line on Agriculture
National Sorghum Producers Board Chairman Craig Meeker, discusses the growing interest in sorghum.
Vilsack Visits Georgia and UN May Skip Ag on Climate Adaptation
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was in Georgia last week promoting USDA's school meals and sustainable aviation fuel, and negotiators at the UN climate summit may skip over food and agriculture while assembling a final statement on climate adaptation.
Renewable Fuels Association Happy with Tax Credit Model for SAF
Line on Agriculture
After a long wait, Sustainable Aviation Fueld Producers have information on how tax credits will be calculated and issued.
Sustainable Aviation Fuels Flight
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Virgin Atlantic says its flight from London to New York’s JFK International was powered by 100% SAF made from plant sugars and waste fats and emitted 70% less carbon than oil-based jet fuel.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack is telling biofuel companies that this is a “make or break moment” and the time is now to make the case for Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack is telling biofuel companies that this is a “make or break moment” and the time is now to make the case for Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
NAWG Fly-In Priorities and House Bill Bans Prohibiting Gas-Powered Vehicles
The Agribusiness Update
The National Association of Wheat Growers completed the second part of its 2023 summer Farm Bill Fly-Ins to the nation’s capital, and the House of Representatives approved a bill prohibiting California’s attempt to eliminate all gas-powered vehicles.
Ethanol for Aviation Fuel
Line on Agriculture
National Corn Growers Association Market Development Action Team Chair, Troy Schneider.
NCBA Concerns Over NEPA and Stronger Land Prices in 2022
The Agribusiness Update
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association and Public Lands Council express concern over the President's NEPA rule.
Fertilizer Prices Jump and Renewable Fuel Standard Criticized
The Agribusiness Update
Dramatic rise in fertilizer prices hits farmers hard, and EPA hears criticism on proposed extension of Renewable Fuel Standard compliance deadline.
Ag Research Spending Flattens and Ag Aviation & Drones
The Agribusiness Update
Ag research has flattened over the past decade, and National Ag Aviation Association urges drone flyers to watch out for manned aircraft as fields are treated aerially.