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The White House has put on hold a plan to make a number of changes to the Renewable Fuel Standard.

U.S. ethanol exports in April were up 86% from a year ago and U.S. DDG exports were up 15% from a year ago, according to USDA. Meanwhile, U.S. exports of biodiesel during April were down from last year.

Domestic ethanol plant production held steady during the week-ended June 1 with supply up 2.8% as demand slumped.

As the Federal Reserve continues to increase interest rates, an economist argues farmers should keep an eye on top U.S. export market competitors' currencies and beware of sharp devaluations versus the dollar.

Farmland and strategic buyers are the ag economy's strongest assets right now.

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A new study from the Iowa Nutrients Research Center illustrates the complexity of the nutrient runoff problem in the state.

The battle between biofuel supporters and EPA has gone on for months as the agency continues granting an "unprecedented number of retroactive small refinery exemptions," as biofuel groups noted in their news release. The biofuel groups filed a...

NCGA partners with livestock groups to boost meat exports and build demand for corn.

A coalition of ethanol and agriculture groups are asking a federal appeals court to review EPA's actions in issuing small-refinery waivers to the Renewable Fuel Standard.

Corn planting surged ahead in the past week, and soybeans are close behind. But some northern Midwest farmers are still stalled by wet weather.

Drought in various areas across the Midwest is forcing livestock producers to find alternative sources of water as farm ponds and reservoirs dry out. If water does remain, there could be quality concerns associated with shallow water.

A conditional approval of the Bayer-Monsanto merger was announced Tuesday by the U.S. Justice Department, clearing a major hurdle for the $62.5 billion merger to be completed later this summer.

Blockchain transactions for food are still in their infancy, but there are increasing examples of how a product such as milk or avocados can be tracked from a restaurant back to its origins and could improve consumer confidence.

The beginning of the upcoming driving season during the Memorial Day weekend comes at a time when ethanol profits have been weak.

Scientists are studying how roots help produce higher yields and better crops.

The number of Renewable Identification Numbers generated in April edged higher for the D3, D4 and D6 nested categories while declining for the D5 and D7 subsets, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

Auction website offers more transparency while linking landowners with would-be renters.

Former Sen. Tom Daschle, D-S.D., says the argument over national fuel economy standards matters to farmers because the fuel-economy fix would require greater levels of higher-octane fuel, which means higher blend levels of ethanol to meet those...

Thinking about converting your farm to an S corporation? Here are some things to consider first.

The debate rages on about whether attaching biofuel credits to ethanol exports is a win for oil and ethanol interests.

Green Plains, in its first quarter earnings release, announced its intention to reposition its assets over the next several years to drive improved margins and returns for its shareholders as part of its Portfolio Optimization Program.

With the delivery of typical commodities and food products such as wheat, sugar and grits, the Founding Farmers restaurant chain in Washington, D.C., shows one more way to spotlight its farmer ownership by the North Dakota Farmers Union.

White House meeting yields a number of changes coming to the Renewable Fuel Standard, ethanol market.

In the Midwest, cool weather in March and cold weather through the month of April has delayed the first harvest of forage crops.