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Indiana’s Corn, Soybean Producers Highlight Biofuels Benefits During ‘Liquid Fuels Summit’

As consumers seek more environmentally friendly solutions to energy challenges, Indiana’s corn and soybean policy organizations are working to convince state and federal lawmakers that farmers can help provide those clean fuel answers. On May 9-10, the Indiana Soybean...

EPA Grants Waiver to Allow E15 Sales for 2023 Summer Driving Season

The EPA issued an emergency waiver on Friday to allow E15 gasoline—gasoline blended with 15% ethanol—to be sold during the summer driving season. Reaction to the EPA’s decision from several leading ag and renewable fuel organizations has been positive. “We appreciate...

US Government Planning Year-Round Sales of E15 Next Year

The Biden administration is planning to begin year-round sales of E15, or unleaded 88, in 2024. OilPrice.com says the Environmental Protection Agency feels the move will help reduce the retail price of fuel. Eight Midwestern states originally asked the EPA for waivers...

Biden EPA Proposes Toughest Auto Emissions Rules Yet, Upping Threat to Corn Ethanol

The Biden EPA is proposing the toughest auto emission rules ever to accelerate the transformation of the U.S. auto industry and possibly just as swiftly curtailing ethanol use in vehicles. The proposals starting with the 2027 model year could lead to three-quarters of...

Co-Alliance Acquires Plymouth LP Gas, Rochester LP Gas

Co-Alliance Cooperative, Inc. has announced it has acquired Plymouth LP Gas Corp and Rochester LP Gas Corp. Both Plymouth LP Gas and Rochester LP Gas were both part of a family-owned corporation specializing in residential, light commercial, and industrial propane...

Poll Shows Voters Want Year-Round E15

A new poll shows overwhelming support among voters for year-round access to E15 across the country. With retail gas prices still high, almost 70 percent of poll respondents support increasing the availability of E15 to help lower fuel prices and support energy...

EPA Grants Waiver to Allow E15 Sales for 2023 Summer Driving Season

The EPA issued an emergency waiver on Friday to allow E15 gasoline—gasoline blended with 15% ethanol—to be sold during the summer driving season. Reaction to the EPA’s decision from several leading ag and renewable fuel organizations has been positive. “We appreciate...

Black Sea Grain Deal ‘Good News for the World’

The Black Sea Grain Deal was extended this week for another two months despite reports that Russia wanted the deal to end. “The Black Sea green corridor deal is a deal between the UN, Russia, Ukraine and Turkey, and it basically allows Ukraine to export grain via the...

Black Sea Grain Deal Extended Two Months

The Black Sea grain deal has been extended for another two months, something the United Nations calls “good news for the world.” The news came one day before Russia could have quit the deal because of obstacles to its grain and fertilizer exports. Reuters says...

Corn Export Sales Hit Marketing-Year Low Point

The USDA says corn export sales hit the lowest level since the 2022-2023 marketing year began on September 1. Cancelations led to a net reduction in corn sales during the seven days ending on April 27 of 315,600 metric tons. China canceled shipments of 562,800 metric...

Market Analyst Tom Fritz on the Factors Driving Grain Prices Lower

Sell-offs have continued for several straight days in the grain markets leading to much lower prices for corn, soybean and wheat futures. “It's kind of like—let's make it real simple—what’s grabbing you by the lapels and saying you need to buy me? I'm not seeing...

USDA’s Meat Trade and Price Forecasts

USDA recently released data on U.S. meat exports through February and their price projections for the remainder of the year. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski explains there were just slight adjustments to the meat export forecast. “In all...

Ag Exports Impacted by Labor Issues at Two California Shipping Ports

A recent strike at two shipping ports in California caused many ag exports to temporarily come to a grinding halt. Any further work stoppages at those ports may have an impact on farmers and ag businesses in Indiana. “We're very concerned about this issue on the west...

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‘Beagle Brigade Act’ Gaining Support in Congress

Support is growing for the Beagle Brigade Act. Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI-8th District) introduced the bill in the House and says it’s a vital act for agriculture. “It’s an act with a cute name but a very important purpose. The Beagle Brigade Act helps protect...

USDA Lowers 2023 Ag Exports

The USDA says America’s agricultural exports in fiscal year 2023 are forecast at $181 billion, down $3.5 billion from the February forecast. The revision is driven by decreases in corn, wheat, beef, and poultry exports. Corn exports are forecast $2.1 billion lower to...

Ag Trade Only a Small Part of the Next Farm Bill

While trade is a major part of the success of American agriculture, former long-time Congressman Collin Peterson (D-MN) said trade is only a small part of the farm bill while speaking at the recent U.S. Meat Export Federation Spring Conference in Minneapolis. “The...

Former Mexico Trade Negotiator on USMCA Specialty Crop Protections

As U.S. lawmakers consider ways to prevent Mexico’s seasonal produce from flooding U.S. markets, Mexican trade officials are watching. Former Chief Trade Negotiator for Mexico and current partner at AGON, Kenneth Smith Ramos says the U.S. must remember to remain...

H-2A Visa Use Increased Dramatically During the Last Decade

According to numbers from the U.S. Labor Department, more than 378,000 workers were authorized for H-2A visas for temporary agriculture positions. The number was less than a third of that as recently as 2012. “In the short run, I expect that growth to continue as long...

Livestock Producers Express Concerns About Supreme Court’s Prop 12 Ruling During USMEF Conference

The U.S. Meat Export Federation Spring Conference held in Minneapolis, Minnesota brought together a broad selection of people in meat exports and related industries. Michigan Soybean Committee member and grower Brian Pridgeon attended the conference. “It's fascinating...

‘Commonsense’ Legislation Introduced to Fix Infrastructure Challenges

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee recently considered several supply chain-related bills. H.R. 3372, introduced by Congressman Dusty Johnson (R-SD), would establish a voluntary pilot program for states to increase truck weights on federal...

NASDA’s Ted McKinney: Supreme Court’s WOTUS Ruling is a ‘Godsend’

Last Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the EPA in a case involving the Clear Water Act, the “Waters of the U.S.” Rule, and the agency’s broad interpretation and strict enforcement of protecting wetlands. “The clarification is a Godsend—nothing less,...

The Process of Emergence in Corn

Once the corn seed is planted, the waiting game for the first corn plants to emerge begins, which also means assessing (or worrying) if any issues had occurred. Corn typically requires about 100 to 120 growing degree days (GDDs) to emerge, which means both air and...

US Supreme Court Rules Against EPA in WOTUS Case

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in a case impacting farmers, ranchers and landowners regarding the agency's "Waters of the U.S. Rule", or WOTUS for short. In an opinion authored by Justice Samuel Alito, the court said...
Weed Control Tips From Purdue’s Bill Johnson

Weed Control Tips From Purdue’s Bill Johnson

USDA’s Crop Progress Report on Tuesday showed 92% of Indiana corn and 88% of soybeans have been planted. So, with planting all but complete, we turn our attention now to weed control. “The big monster in the room right now is the June 12 cutoff date for Dicamba...

Nominations Open for State’s Highest Ag Honor

Nominations Open for State’s Highest Ag Honor

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2023 AgriVision Award, the highest agricultural honor presented by the State of Indiana. This award, now in its 17th year, was established by the Lt. Governor and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture to recognize...

‘Beagle Brigade Act’ Gaining Support in Congress

‘Beagle Brigade Act’ Gaining Support in Congress

Support is growing for the Beagle Brigade Act. Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI-8th District) introduced the bill in the House and says it’s a vital act for agriculture. “It’s an act with a cute name but a very important purpose. The Beagle Brigade Act helps protect...