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
Spring Wheat Harvest Looking Good Across the Northern Plains
(FARGO, ND)– As many combines are starting to roll in the heart of the Corn Belt, spring wheat harvest in the Northern Plains is well on it’s way to wrapping up for 2024. According to USDA’s latest
U.S. Dairy Calls for Swift Government Action as Colombia Moves to Impose Unjust Tariffs
ARLINGTON, VA – The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) today expressed their strong disappointment with a preliminary ruling by Colombia’s government that unfairly targets U.S. dairy exporters by advancing baseless claims that U.S.
RFA Seeks Update on EPA Feedstock Audits, Urges Tighter Regulations on Imported UCO, Tallow
In a letter sent today to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan, the Renewable Fuels Association asked for an update on the agency’s investigation of certain biofuel feedstock imports and urged the adoption of more stringent feedstock verification
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