California's Good-Bad Water Supply and New Dairy Cattle Testing Rules

The Agribusiness Update
Heavy rainstorms this spring have boosted California’s water supply for farming but have dampened farmers market attendance and crop selection, and the USDA has mandated testing for H5N1 of dairy cattle that cross state lines in a move to protect the livestock industry.

Suit Over New Emissions Rules and New Dairy Cattle Testing Rules

The Agribusiness Update
Attorneys generals from 25 states, including Florida, Georgia and Alabama, have sued the EPA to block rules to reduce emissions from cars and encourage electric vehicle manufacturing, and the USDA has mandated testing for H5N1 of dairy cattle that cross state lines in a move to protect the livestock industry.

California Biofuel Plant and USDA Specialty Crop Investment

The Agribusiness Update
E-T-F Trends says plans for a biofuel plant in California could spur more investors to take a closer look at agricultural commodities, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced USDA investments designed to support the U.S. specialty crops industry.

California Biofuel Plant and USDA Specialty Crop Investment

The Agribusiness Update
E-T-F Trends says plans for a biofuel plant in California could spur more investors to take a closer look at agricultural commodities, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced USDA investments designed to support the U.S. specialty crops industry.

New Opportunities for American Ethanol and Biofuels

California Ag Today
The ethanol industry is growing and innovating, with new opportunities ahead. Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy, says the ethanol industry is looking at sustainable aviation fuel as one of the biggest new opportunities for the bioeconomy.

Food Inflation Lowest in 2 Years and NCBA Applauds Ag Security Risk Review Act

The Agribusiness Update
The annualized food inflation rate of 4.3% is the lowest since the 3.7% rate in August 2021, and NCBA applauds new bill that strengthens oversight of foreign agricultural purchases.

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack is telling biofuel companies that this is a “make or break moment” and the time is now to make the case for Sustainable Aviation Fuel.

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack is telling biofuel companies that this is a “make or break moment” and the time is now to make the case for Sustainable Aviation Fuel.

National Farmers Union Pushes for Change in EPA Tailpipe Emissions Proposal

Line on Agriculture
National Farmers Union, Senior Adviser, Ann Steckel

Innovation is a Priority for the Soy Checkoff

Farm of the Future
Farmer leaders are looking for innovations in areas like planting and seed development.

Part 2: Growth Energy Weighs in On Tailpipe Emissions Reduction Efforts

Line on Agriculture
Growth Energy General Counsel, Joe Kakesh

Part 1: Growth Energy Assisting in Renewable Fuel Credit Policy Development

Line on Agriculture
Growth Energy General Counsel, Joe Kakesh

Apples Most Consumed Fruit and SCOTUS Rejects Prop 12 Challenge

The Agribusiness Update
Apples hold top spot for total fruit available for consumption in 2021, and Supreme Court reject challenge to California's Prop 12.

Apples Most Consumed Fruit and SCOTUS Rejects Prop 12 Challenge

The Agribusiness Update
Apples hold top spot for total fruit available for consumption in 2021, and Supreme Court reject challenge to California's Prop 12.

Biofuel Industry Growth

Farm of the Future
Growth in the biofuels industry offers multiple opportunities of demand for soybeans, says the United Soybean Board.

Switchgrass as A Biofuel

Line on Agriculture
Researchers Looking at Switchgrass as a Biofuel

Photo credit: Envirfuel.com

Switchgrass as A Biofuel

Line on Agriculture

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.

Renewable Fuel Volumes

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The EPA's proposed Renewable Fuel Volumes are out and RFA head Geoff Cooper says it could have been worse.