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Clean Fuels: EPA building domestic markets for farmers
According to Clean Fuels Alliance America, the Environmental Protection Agency's finalized Renewable Fuel Standard volumes for 2026 and 2027 will provide an important economic boost for American farmers by expanding domestic demand for biofuel feedstocks. The group says EPA's analysis found U.S. farmers are fully capable of supplying the crops and oils needed to meet higher renewable fuel targets. Clean Fuels argues the increased volumes come at a critical time as farmers face rising input...
Updated estimates of renewable diesel through 2026
University of Illinois analysts looked into the future of renewable diesel production in the U.S. and saw some headwinds. Renewable diesel production capacity has exploded in recent years, increasing by more than three billion gallons. This substantially impacted fats...
AI’s presence continues to grow in agriculture
It seems like every time that we blink, artificial intelligence, or AI, has found a new way of helping us do our tasks a little bit better. Sometimes, it can also be a little scary. We harken back to some classic movies where AI has become too smart and has put...
November WASDE looks mostly friendly for corn and beans
This busy news week is wrapping up with the November World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report. While concerns over tariffs still remain, the ag marketplace has not adjusted sharply in either direction. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said...
Farmers need relief from economic conditions and natural disasters
A trifecta of natural disasters, high input costs, and poor economic conditions has made the last year difficult for farmers and ranchers. Betty Resnick, an economist for the American Farm Bureau Federation, says there is some relief on the way, but more is needed....
Biofuels industry hopes for year-round E15, improved 45z tax rule
The biofuels industry is beginning to look ahead to 2025 and the new administration taking over leadership in Washington D.C. Renewable Fuels Association Senior Vice-President for Government and Public Affairs Troy Bredenkamp says President-elect Trump has a record on...
Speculation starts on next Ag Secretary
Speculation has already begun on who the next Secretary of Agriculture will be when Donald Trump returns to the White House in January. Successful Farming says Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller, former ambassador Kip Tom, and Ted McKinney of NASDA are among a handful...
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Valent looking forward to launching new herbicide next year
As weeds become more and more resistant to herbicides over the years, it’s important to diversify our options and increase our herbicide stewardship. Valent is looking forward to launching Rapidicil herbicides, which has shown a great ability to combat major weeds...
More changes to beneficial ownership filing requirement
Farmers and ranchers who have been following the changes to beneficial ownership filing requirements may soon have a final decision and possibly some relief. Dustin Sherer, director of government affairs for the American Farm Bureau Federation, said the Financial...
NASDA remains focused on new farm bill
With tariffs and trade news dominating the ag headlines in recent weeks it might feel like the passage of a new five-year farm bill has been moved to the back burner. However, that is not the case for the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. RJ...
Flows increasing on Missouri River for navigation support
The updated 2025 calendar year runoff forecast for the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City, Iowa, continues to be below average. February runoff in the Basin above Sioux City was one million acre-feet, 91 percent of the average. “Runoff in the reservoir system was...
Bridgestone Tires: built for the field, ready for the road
As farms continue to expand and spread out, farmers spend more time on the road traveling between fields. This means their equipment needs to handle both the demands of fieldwork and the increased wear of highway miles. Durable, high-performing tires are essential to...
