Growth Energy to STB: Ethanol Benefits Depend on Reliable Rail Service

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, today highlighted a number of issues currently plaguing the nation’s rail service—which have resulted in delayed shipments, longer wait times, and higher costs for America’s ethanol producers. In

Mississippi River Levels Falling Again

For the third consecutive year, Mississippi River water levels are falling again, making shipping goods difficult. Farm Policy News says the low levels are forcing barge companies to put limits on how much cargo they can carry,

Poultry Group Wants More Time on Salmonella Changes

After recent unsatisfactory public meetings and a growing series of unanswered questions, the National Chicken Council requested a 90-day extension to the comment period for FSIS’ proposed Salmonella Framework. The Council wants more time to properly analyze

Cattle Group Strongly Supports Fourth Packers and Stockyards Proposed Rule

BILLINGS, Mont. – In comments submitted to the Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), R-CALF USA, America’s largest organization exclusively representing independent cattle producers, emphasized strong support of the agency’s “Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry