Responsible Energy and GOP

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A group of 21 House Republicans, including Representative Dan Newhouse are pushing for an “all of the above” approach when it comes to responsible energy sources.

Warning on Illegal Immigration Efforts and Ethanol's Role in Agriculture

The Agribusiness Update
Washington State Dairy Farmer and President of Save Family Farming, Markus Rollinger has a warning about recent efforts to prevent illegal immigration, and Renewable Fuels President and CEO Geoff Cooper highlights ethanol’s pivotal role in American agriculture.

Florida Ag Law Enforcement Seize Cocaine, and Ethanol's Role in Agriculture

The Agribusiness Update
Officers with the Florida Department of Agriculture’s Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement seized over 29 pounds of cocaine, and Renewable Fuels President and CEO Geoff Cooper highlights ethanol’s pivotal role in American agriculture.

Propane in Ag Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With all the debate about clean energy these days, propane has not been getting much attention as another option. But, Mike Newland, Director of Ag Business Development at the Propane Education and Research Council, says we’ve now got opportunities to grow the supply of renewable propane.

Propane in Ag Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With all the debate about clean energy these days, propane has not been getting much attention as another option. But, Mike Newland, Director of Ag Business Development at the Propane Education and Research Council, says we’ve now got opportunities to grow the supply of renewable propane.

E15 Sales Emergency Energy Declaration

Line on Agriculture
The Renewable Fuels Association welcomes the inclusion of year-round E15 sales in the President's emergency energy declaration.

Rabobank on Tariff Risks and Rural Mainstreet Index Drops in December

The Agribusiness Update
A Rabobank market researcher says the implementation of

U.S. tariffs in 2025 runs the risk of fragmenting global trade, and after reaching above growth neutral in November for the first time since 2023, at 50.2, the Rural Mainstreet Index sank to 39.6 in December.

Hurricane Milton Acreage Report and Rural Mainstreet Index Drops in December

The Agribusiness Update
A University of Florida report says Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 hurricane in October, hit more than 5.7 million acres of agricultural land, and after reaching above growth neutral in November for the first time since 2023, at 50.2, the Rural Mainstreet Index sank to 39.6 in December.

Embracing Biofuels Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
More and more attention is being paid to biofuels and the fuel combinations available to consumers.

Embracing Biofuels Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
More and more attention is being paid to biofuels and the fuel combinations available to consumers.

Propane in Agriculture Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With all the debate about clean energy these days, propane has not been getting much attention as other options.

Propane in Agriculture Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With all the debate about clean energy these days, propane has not been getting much attention as other options.

Could Agrivoltaics Contribute to Local Economies?

Farm of the Future
Adapture Renewables product developer Nathan Durfee says these projects can generate an impressive amount of energy while contributing to the local tax base.

Solar Farming With Sheep

Farm of the Future
Solar energy continues to expand capacity nationwide including on some farmland.

Port of Kalama Rail Expansion and Newsom Urges E15 Approval

The Agribusiness Update
The Federal Railroad Administration announced the Port of Kalama in Washington state was awarded over $26 million for a rail expansion project, and Renewable Fuels Association applauds California Governor Gavin Newsom for directing the state’s Air Resources Board to expedite approval of E15.

Port of Kalama Rail Expansion and Newsom Urges E15 Approval

The Agribusiness Update
The Federal Railroad Administration announced the Port of Kalama in Washington state was awarded over $26 million for a rail expansion project, and Renewable Fuels Association applauds California Governor Gavin Newsom for directing the state’s Air Resources Board to expedite approval of E15.

National Peanut Board Funds Allergy Research and Newsom Urges E15 Approval

The Agribusiness Update
The National Peanut Board awards $400,000 in grants to nine organizations to advance food allergy research towards the eradication of peanut allergies, and Renewable Fuels Association applauds California Governor Gavin Newsom for directing the state’s Air Resources Board to expedite approval of E15.

Pongamia Poised to Be the Next Big Oil

Line on Agriculture
A US Company called Terviva is working to bring a new tree pod oil to the market that would compete with soybean and palm oi and they now how the backing of Chevron.

Renewable Fuels Association New Chair Shares Priorties

Line on Agriculture
The Renewable Fuels Association has a new leader at the helm and he is hitting the ground running.

Dams Study DOE Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Department of Energy has announced a new study on replacing the Lower Snake River dams leaving some more than a little disappointed.