Clean Fuels, Farm, Feedstock Groups Ask EPA to Set 5.25-Billion-Gallon 2026 RFS BBD Volume

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America, American Farm Bureau Federation, American Soybean Association, National Oilseed Processors Association, North American Renderers Association, and U.S. Canola Association sent a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin encouraging the agency
Growth Energy to USDA: Maximize Flexibility on CSA

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, presented recommendations on how to improve and implement the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) interim guidelines on climate-smart, or regenerative, agriculture practices today. The agency is currently reviewing
Brazil Raises Soy Crop Forecast

Brazilian soybean farmers will reap an even bigger crop in the 2024-25 season than previously expected, according to forecasts released by crop agency Conab, as deepening trade tensions are likely to increase demand from China. Reuters reports
Trump Floats 200% Levy on EU Champagne, Wines, Spirits

President Donald Trump has threatened more retaliatory tariffs on the European Union, proposing via social media a new, 200% levy on all EU champagnes, wines and spirits sent to the U.S., in response to the EU’s retaliatory
U.S. Asks Countries to Help Lower Soaring Egg Prices

The United States has reached out to Denmark and other European nations asking if they can export eggs as Americans face surging egg prices, the Nordic country’s egg association said on Friday. The request from the U.S.
Demand for Guatemalan Heirloom Tomatoes Could Strengthen Due to Tariffs

The heirloom tomato supply is steady right now. “We have good supplies of our large Southern Select heirloom tomatoes and our supplies are slightly higher in accordance with our projections,” says Charlie Eagle of Southern Specialties. The
Cattle Producers Hail WOTUS Guidance

The Environmental Protection Agency released new guidance on the “continuous surface connection” definition under the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule, and cattlemen hailed the announcement. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Chief Counsel Mary-Thomas Hart issued a