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The Outlook for U.S. Biofuels: Ethanol and SAF

The U.S. biofuels sector has been buffeted by change in recent years.  Ethanol demand is threatened by rising sales of electronic vehicles (EVs).  Renewable diesel has experienced a boom and something of a bust in the last three years.  The new kid on the block is sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).   Feedstock demand for each of…

Strategies for Withstanding Low-Profitability Years

Join Dr. Gary Schnitkey and Dr. Laura Gentry for an insightful webinar focused on practical strategies for navigating low-profit years in farming. With low commodity prices and slim profit margins, it’s more critical than ever to adopt cost-effective practices that keep your farm financially healthy. You’ll gain actionable insights into reducing input costs, leveraging Precision…

The Outlook for U.S. Biofuels: FAME Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel

Renewable diesel experienced a truly historic boom starting in 2021 but plateaued recently. The demise of the FAME biodiesel industry has been widely predicted due to the renewable diesel boom.  On top of all this, the re-election of President Trump has created tremendous policy uncertainty.  The purpose of this webinar is to analyze the outlook…

Bridging the Gap: Technology Adoption in Small Holder Farms

Gregory Bernard, Assistant Professor of Plant and Soil Science, Tuskegee University

Adopting new technology for any size farming operation has its challenges. Discuss the unique challenges and opportunities smallholder farms face in adopting new technologies. This final series session will explore practical solutions and case studies of successful technology integration in small-scale farming. Attendees will learn about the barriers to adoption and strategies to overcome them.

Farm Assets Conference

i-Hotel, Champaign, Illinois - Practical Advice for Conservation Management | Commercial Lenders and Agriculture | Mental Health and the Farm | Alternative Federal Crop Insurance Products | Growing Regions Weather | FBFM Farm Financials | Strategies to Manage Farm Input Costs | Farm Policy Update | South American Crop Prospects | Crop Sciences Production Panel Discussion | ACE Grain Market Outlook Panel

Illinois Farm Economic Summit 2024

Monday, December 16, 2024 – Mt. Vernon, IL – DoubleTree Hotel
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 – Peoria, IL – Par-a-dice Hotel
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 – Dekalb, IL – NIU Barsema Alumni & Visitors Center

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