Documents & Presentations by Jenny Ifft
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The Role of Biofuels and Agricultural Policy | Clearing the Air
Love it, like it, or hate it, the financial health of many U.S. crop farms is tied to biofuels. With 45Z, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and even talk of maritime fuels, that connection may only deepen. |
March 30, 2026 | |
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Crypto: What You Actually Need to Know | Dr. Youwei Yang
Crypto can feel confusing—but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, Dr. Youwei Yang walks through the fundamentals behind Bitcoin, including how blockchain works, why supply matters, and how it compares to traditional currency systems. We also connect it to agriculture and commodity trading—breaking down how these same ideas show up in markets you already understand. Plus, what agencies like the SEC and CFTC mean for the future of crypto. |
March 27, 2026 | |
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Local Food: What’s Driving the Movement? | Becca Jablonski
Local food might seem simple—but behind it is a system shaped by policy, infrastructure, and evolving market channels. From farmers markets to institutional buyers, this episode explores how local and regional food systems have developed, the key challenges they face, and how policies in the Farm Bill have played a major role in expanding opportunities far beyond direct-to-consumer sales. |
March 19, 2026 | |
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Understanding the 45Z Opportunity for Farmers | Mitchell Hora
Mitchell Hora breaks down the 45Z tax credit and what it could mean for farmers adopting regenerative practices. While final program guidance is still forthcoming, the policy is expected to create new opportunities for producers to monetize practices that improve soil health and reduce carbon intensity. Through carbon intensity scoring models and verification tools, farmers can document their practices and potentially benefit from growth in sustainable fuel markets and other industries interested in verifying sustainable production practices. |
March 13, 2026 | |
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Where Agriculture Meets Healthcare | Paul Lee
Paul Lee connects healthcare and agriculture, showing how local farms, regenerative practices, and accountable supply chains can support measurable health improvements. He also discusses the barriers—affordability, education, and adherence—that must be addressed to make food-based care work at scale. |
March 5, 2026 | |
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Crop Insurance Price Discovery
Jenny Ifft, K-State Flinchbaugh agricultural policy chair, discusses the completed price discovery for crop insurance. |
March 2, 2026 |
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Inside PERC and Virtual Fencing | Katie Doyle
Katie Doyle walks us through the mission and work of the Property and Environment Research Center, showing how private landowners and producers support conservation. She also explains the basics of virtual fencing—how it works, its practical uses, and what it takes to manage livestock on the ground. |
February 25, 2026 | |
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Causes of Crop Losses in 2025
Jenny Ifft, Lucas Haag and Tina Sullivan discuss crop insurance loss ratios and the causes of the losses in 2025. |
February 19, 2026 |
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Winter Wednesday Webinar 2 - Farm Safety Nets: Crop Insurance and Government Programs - Slides and Recording
Part 1: Government Programs - Robin Reid Part 2: Crop Insurance - Jenny Ifft
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February 18, 2026 |
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21st Century Production Ag Commission Revisited | Clearing the Air
How can agricultural policy support a secure and affordable food supply and prosperous rural communities while navigating the wide range of interests that shape food and agriculture? In the late 1990s, the Commission on 21st Century Production Agriculture was convened to take on exactly that task. |
February 16, 2026 |