Weekly Corn Inspections for Export Rise
Data from the USDA shows inspections of corn for export rose last week while soybean and wheat assessments declined during the week ending on February 13. Weekly corn inspections totaled 1.61 million metric tons. The agency said
Argentina Struggling with Dry Weather, Yield Predictions Continue Lower
Brazil’s farmers have struggled with too much rain in the north and not enough in the south. Dr. Michael Cordonnier of Soybean and Corn Advisor, Inc., says the dry weather in Brazil stretches well into Argentina. “Oh
IA Congressman Feenstra Comments on E-15, SAF, DOGE and More
(NASHVILLE, TN) — The topic of year-round E-15 and whether or not there is the political will to make investment in more renewable fuels, like sustainable aviation fuel, was among many topics of conversation with one midwest
Caucus Members Want Assurances Regarding Chicken Exports
The co-chairs of the Congressional and Senate Chicken Caucuses wrote the USDA to seek assurances to protect America’s chicken exports should vaccination be contemplated as part of a strategy to combat HPAI. With the recent attention around
An Update on Port Negotiations
On February 7, the International Longshoremen Association’s Wage Scale Committee unanimously approved a new six-year contract between the ILA and the U.S. Maritime Alliance. The next step is a ratification vote on February 25 by the ILA
RFA’s Cooper: Boosting Ethanol Can Again Help Avert Farm Crisis
In his annual address on the state of the U.S. ethanol industry, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper highlighted the industry’s pivotal role in American agriculture and outlined how ethanol can once again help the
Ag Secretary Rollins Comments on Bird Flu Response, Farm Bill and More
(LOUISVILLE, KY) — On Friday, newly sworn in Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins made her first official visit by attending the National Farm Machinery Show and speaking to some 15,000 attendees at Freedom Hall during the Championship
RFA Analysis Shows Ethanol Industry Made Strong Contribution to the U.S. Economy in 2024
The ethanol industry’s contribution to the U.S. economy remained “robust” last year, as record-setting production offset the impact of lower commodity prices, according to an analysis released today by the Renewable Fuels Association. In 2024, the industry directly supported
U.S. Bird Flu Response Disrupted in Early Weeks of Trump Administration
The Trump administration has disrupted the U.S. response to bird flu as the outbreak worsens, leading to confusion and concern among federal staff, state officials, veterinarians, and health experts. According to Reuters, since President Donald Trump took
Farmers, Firefighters Join Forces to Eliminate Forever Chemicals
Firefighters rely on various tools to do their jobs, including firefighting foam to combat fires. However, traditional foams are risky due to harmful PFAS, or “forever chemicals.” With farmer investment, the safer alternative called SoyFoam eliminates this