
Trump EPA Proposes Large RFS Boost
The Trump administration has proposed a record 24.02 billion gallons of biofuels to be blended in 2026 under the Renewable Fuel Standard, with a significant focus on biomass-based diesel.
The Trump administration has proposed a record 24.02 billion gallons of biofuels to be blended in 2026 under the Renewable Fuel Standard, with a significant focus on biomass-based diesel.
Ethanol group leaders meeting at the Fuel Ethanol Workshop in Omaha this week said they are concerned about an upcoming Renewable Fuel Standard proposal.
American agriculture faces a critical labor shortage, forcing farmers to rely on the H-2A guest worker program despite its high costs and bureaucratic complexity. Farm groups are seeking reforms to legalize undocumented workers and create...
Hiring H-2A guest workers requires extensive planning, with farmers needing to start paperwork months ahead, secure inspected housing, navigate complex government processes, and understand how these requirements affect their entire workforce.
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds vetoed a bill that would have made carbon-pipeline developers follow a more complex regulatory system.
Stemming from multiple factors, agricultural employers nationwide find hiring workers difficult, reflecting a widespread farm labor shortage.
Agricultural employers across the country face severe labor shortages as rural demographics shift, with fewer farm-raised candidates available for skilled positions. Employers are adapting by recruiting through social media, high schools, and offering...
The Energy Information Administration reported Wednesday overall ethanol production in the United States averaged 1.12 million barrels per day.
Despite lower sow numbers, pork production remains steady because of larger litters, heavier market weights, and strong exports. After suffering record losses in 2023, hog producers are expected to return to profitability in 2025 with forecasted...
Spring trade and weather conditions will converge in the June WASDE report, to be released Thursday, and we'll report from several ag conferences.
The California Assembly unanimously passed a bill on Wednesday allowing immediate E15 sales. A vote is pending in the state senate.
Those who graze livestock and want to intensify or increase current grazing efforts without the stress of fencing may want to consider virtual fencing. Here's a chance to learn more during the next few months about this emerging technology which...
Drought continues to affect U.S. pasture conditions with 33% rated very poor to poor, compared to 19% last year. Nebraska and Montana face the worst conditions among top beef states, while Missouri and Kentucky enjoy excellent pasture quality...
Two Chinese nationals were arrested for smuggling Fusarium graminearum, a destructive crop pathogen, into the U.S. One suspect worked at University of Michigan's laboratory.
A week-long, in-person program is available to small meat lockers through the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Extension. The program is Sept. 7-13 on UNL's East Campus in Lincoln. The course will guide participants to ensure a successful and...
We'll watch how continued rains influence the back end of planting, and potential acreage shift to soybeans, as well as attend key livestock meetings this week.
ClearFlame, which developed ethanol-burning diesel engines, is liquidating assets after losing investor support. The company faces age discrimination allegations from a former engineer while its CEO has departed.
JBS USA has announced plans to build a $135 million sausage production facility in Perry, Iowa, creating 500 jobs where Tyson Foods closed its plant last year.
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