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Industry Warns Biodiesel Plants May Idle For Good

Statewide Iowa (RI) — Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Executive Director Monte Shaw says the state’s biodiesel producers are facing dire circumstances. He says many biodiesel plants idled in 2025 and

Talk of the Town Podcast for January 19th

Today’s Talk of the Town podcast features our guest, Michelle Den Hartog, one of the new owners of Top Notch Stitching in Sheldon. Here is today’s Talk of the Town

Latest outlook on soybean oil

IARN – While much of the focus in the USDA WASDE reports centers on row crops such as corn and soybeans, the reports also help provide a snapshot of the

Ernst says loan delays hurt Iowa growth

IARN – Farmers and rural businesses across Iowa are facing growing challenges when it comes to accessing capital. Tight margins, lower commodity prices, and rising input costs are colliding with