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Biofuel Industry Growth
Farm of the Future
Growth in the biofuels industry offers multiple opportunities of demand for soybeans, says the United Soybean Board.
Drought-Resistant Wheat Varieties and Ukrainian Soil Tainted
The Agribusiness Update
UC-Davis researchers are working to develop wheat varieties that can withstand drought and low water conditions, and the war appears to be poisoning Ukraine's famously fertile soil.
Production Value of SE Crops and Ukrainian Soil Tainted
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. production value for field and miscellaneous crops was up 3% from 2021, and the war appears to be poisoning Ukraine's famously fertile soil.
Growers Turning to Technology and Ethanol in Fuel Saves Drivers Billions
The Agribusiness Update
Growers are turning to technology more to streamline tasks, address labor shortages and increase water efficiency, and a UC-Berkeley study shows adding low-cost ethanol to the nation's gas supply saves Americans billions.
Easing Weather Impact on Crops and Ethanol in Fuel Saves Drivers Billions
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida researchers are looking for ways to make crops more resilient to severe weather like hurricanes, and a UC-Berkeley study shows adding low-cost ethanol to the nation's gas supply saves Americans billions.
New Holland’s Alternative Fuel Tractors
California Ag Today
I spoke with New Holland’s Joe Bouffard at the World Ag Expo in February, and he says there are some new and exciting things happening at New Holland.
Switchgrass as A Biofuel
Line on Agriculture
Researchers Looking at Switchgrass as a Biofuel
Photo credit: Envirfuel.com
Read More Census of Agriculture Still Accepting and Gas Prices Down Again
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA says they're still accepting 2022 Census of Agriculture questionnaires, and gas prices drop for second straight week.
Exempt Fuel Bill
Fruit Grower Report
In an attempt to fix a poorly planned system to make sure agricultural producers are exempt from a Climate Commitment Act tax on fuel, two state Senators propose a bill to make things right.
Ag Fuel Overcharge Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Washington Farm Bureau is working with lawmakers to try and come up with a legislative fix to the Climate Commitmenmt Act after it was learned that many in agriculture were being charged the Act's carbon tax, estimated at 40 cents per gallon, a fee they are supposed to be exempt from.
Ethanol for Aviation Fuel
Line on Agriculture
National Corn Growers Association Market Development Action Team Chair, Troy Schneider.
Ag Fuel Overcharge Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Washington Farm Bureau is working with lawmakers to try and come up with a legislative fix to the Climate Commitmenmt Act after it was learned that many in agriculture were being charged the Act's carbon tax, estimated at 40 cents per gallon, a fee they are supposed to be exempt from.
Vilsack Won't Compromise on Mexico Corn Ban and National Chicken Council Update
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says there will be no compromise on Mexico's corn ban, and the National Chicken Council has developed an update to Broiler Welfare Guidelines and Audit Checklist.
California Strawberry Record Acreage and AFBF-Deere MOU on Repairs
The Agribusiness Update
California strawberry growers projected to plant record acreage this year, and American Farm Bureau and John Deere sign memorandum of understanding allowing farmers to repair their own equipment.
Florida Farm Bureaus Raise Disaster Funds and AFBF-Deere MOU on Repairs
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau members pull together to raise funds for members hurt by Hurrican Ian, and American Farm Bureau and John Deere sign Memorandum of Understanding allowing farmers and ranchers to repair their own equipment.
Fuel Prices Bottomed Out for the Year?
Southeast Regional Ag News
According to Patrick De Haan with GasBuddy, oil prices started the new year moving up slightly, and there is an expectation that fuel prices will climb in the first half of 2023.
Into the Crystal Ball: 2023 Fuel Prices
Southeast Regional Ag News
Fuel prices started to fall in some locations in early November, and continued through December. Where are the headed in the new year?
UC-Davis Agrivoltaics Research and Affordable-Safe Food Act
The Agribusiness Update
U.C. Davis researchers study efficiency of agrivoltaics in which crops are grown in the shade of solar panels, and Ag groups applaud Senate's Affordable and Safe Food Act.
Portland to Replace Diesel with Biofuels and USTR on Mexico Biotech Corn
The Agribusiness Update
Portland city council votes to phase out petroleum diesel with biofuels, and House members call on US Trade Representative Katherine Tai for help with Mexico and the biotech corn problems.