
Beans and OMB
The EPA announced Wednesday that the final rule for Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Set 2 has officially been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review — a key procedural step before the rule

FWS Finalizes Removal of Lesser Prairie-Chicken from Endangered Species Act List
WASHINGTON (February 26, 2026) – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has finalized the removal of the Northern and Southern Distinct Population Segments (DPS) of the lesser prairie-chicken from the Endangered Species Act (ESA) list, marking

North Dakota Department of Commerce Awards Final Round of Rural Catalyst Grants
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced the final round of Rural Catalyst Grant recipients, awarding a combined $2.5 million to nine rural communities across the state. The funding will support locally driven

NOPA, ASA, and CFAA Welcome Sign of Progress on Final 2026-27 RFS Volumes
WASHINGTON, February 26, 2026 – The National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA), the American Soybean Association (ASA), and the Clean Fuels Alliance America (CFAA) today commended the Environmental Protection Agency for transmitting its final 2026-2027 Renewable Fuel Standard

Applications Open for FarmPath Program Supporting Beginning Farmers
Applications are now open for FarmPath, a national, multi-year initiative aimed at lowering barriers and expanding opportunities for aspiring and beginning farmers across the United States. The free, three-year program is designed to make farming more accessible

Beef, Most Fertilizers Exempt from New Tariffs
A new ten percent U.S. tariff on goods from around the world officially took effect Tuesday, reshaping the global trade landscape while carving out key exemptions important to agriculture. According to Meatingplace, the list of products excluded