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Higher RVOs could lift feedstock demand
While the biofuels industry is the most direct beneficiary of increased Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs), the effects extend far beyond fuel tanks. Rising RVOs also put greater focus on the feedstock supply chain, from soybeans to animal fats, shaping decisions for farmers, crushers, and suppliers alike. As the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) raises blending targets for renewable diesel and biodiesel, the demand for key feedstocks like soybean oil and used cooking grease is expected...
Corn growers concerned about looming tariffs on nitrogen fertilizers
Corn growers are raising concerns that pending tariffs on nitrogen fertilizers will create shortages and cause more price increases for farmers.A recent study from Texas A&M University shows the price of one type of nitrogen fertilizer, anhydrous ammonia, increased by...
Family Farm Masterclass for producers to enhance their operation?s management
Managing the family farm can be a daunting task. It is not as simple as it was in the generations before us. There are many tax considerations, succession planning, and marketing questions that need to be answered. Times have changed since you took over the farm, and...
USDA pilot program to support clean energy in rural communities
The Biden administration has announced a series of clean energy initiatives.Among the actions is a U.S. Department of Agriculture pilot program that would support clean energy in rural, underserved communities. Gina McCarthy is President Biden?s National Climate...
Anuvia Plant Nutrients receives 2021 SEAL award
Anuvia Plant Nutrients has been named a winner of the 2021 SEAL (Sustainability, Environmental Achievement & Leadership) Awards, which celebrates leadership, transparency and commitment to sustainable business practices. Anuvia's fertilizer technology was recognized...
Markets have mixed reaction to January USDA reports
AUDIO REPORT: January USDA WASDE & Quarter Grain Stocks RecapGrain markets had a mixed reaction to the latest round of USDA reports on Wednesday.The U.S. Department of Agriculture released its January 2022 WASDE report along with the Quarterly Grain Stocks report....
Brazil?s CONAB report estimates record crops despite drops in numbers
Brazil?s CONAB report came out yesterday morning. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said that the drops in estimations from yesterday?s CONAB report aren?t as bad as they might initially appear.?For corn, they dropped it by 4.25 million metric tons (mmt), and...
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Avoid common ventilation mistakes in swine barns this winter
Over the past few days, we?ve been dealing with some exceptionally cold weather for this time of year. Fortunately, it looks like the temperatures will warm up again soon, but the cold weather should serve as a reminder that winter isn?t too far off. That means now is...
Avian flu poultry deaths near U.S. record
Avian influenza losses are nearing a record in the United States this year, as the virus has infected more wild birds that transmit the disease. A new report from Reuters shows more than 47 million birds have died from infections and culling. The outbreak sparked...
Opening Market Podcast – Jim McCormick AgMarket.Net 10-19-22
Weather conditions around the globe have corn, soybeans, and wheat reacting with more volatility. Jim McCormick of AgMarket.Net talks with Dustin on our Opening Market Podcast.
USDA uses Inflation Reduction funds to keep farmers on their land
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Tuesday announced that distressed borrowers with qualifying USDA farm loans have already received nearly $800 million in assistance, as part of the $3.1 billion in assistance for distressed farm loan borrowers provided through...
Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 10-18-22
Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
