The Little Potato Company is building a new $39.5 million project in Nisku to double its processing capacity and produce more packaged potatoes with seasonings that can be quickly roasted, microwaved or grilled. | Screencap via Facebook/The Produce Exchange

Firm qualifies for tax credit

The Little Potato Company has qualified for Alberta’s Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit program by building a new facility to produce ready-to-cook potatoes. The program was introduced last spring. The company is building a new $39.5 million project in Nisku to double its processing capacity and produce more packaged potatoes with seasonings that can be quickly […] Read more

American corn growers expected an announcement on the sustainable aviation fuel tax credit at last week's 2024 Commodity Classic convention, the annual gathering of U.S. corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum growers. But that didn't happen. U.S. secretary of agriculture Tom Vilsack told growers the government needs more time to sort things out. | Sean Pratt photo

U.S. corn growers await aviation fuel decision

HOUSTON, Texas — American corn growers are on pins and needles waiting to find out if corn ethanol will qualify for a lucrative sustainable aviation fuel tax credit. They expected an announcement at last week’s 2024 Commodity Classic convention, the annual gathering of U.S. corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum growers. But that didn’t happen. U.S. […] Read more