Biden opens door for farmers to grow jet fuel from corn
The Biden administration issued guidelines offering corn growers tax credits to produce sustainable aviation fuel from corn. Eligibility hinges on planting cover crops, no till, and using enhanced efficiency nitrogen fertilizer on the growing land. Critics warn the rules may entrench corn farming, encourage land conversion, and do little to reduce emissions overall.
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Toddler golf bags spark a family bootstrapped brand
Johnson, a software manager, created lightweight waxed canvas toddler golf bags for 2 to 5 year olds to inspire kids to love golf. The business, built with family help, sold 1,500 to 1,600 bags after viral attention, plans embroidery, and traces its roots to a multi generational golf family.
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Business Notes highlights Cedar Rapids promotions and local launches
The Gazette's Business Notes covers promotions and new hires in Cedar Rapids and the Corridor. Mark Fay joins Skogman Realty as a Realtor. SCORE offers a free marketing and sales workshop May 14 at the Cedar Rapids Public Library with lunch from Roasters. Collins Aerospace begins a 6.5 acre solar farm in Rockford Illinois owned by ENGIE North America. RTX aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 46 percent from 2019. Hawkeye Molding of Story County named small business of the week by Sen. Joni Ernst. Ryan Gruhn and Lana Leander bought Albia’s plastic injection plant and moved operations to Roland, Story County.
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Young adults face high losses in online scam formats
The 18 to 24 age group shows notable exposure to reshipping, online purchase, and impostor scams. They report losses via website, social media, phone, text, and in person with median dollar losses highest for wire transfers, checks, and cryptocurrency. Bobby Hansen of BBB Cedar Rapids notes contact details for public guidance.
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