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Legislation for Year-Round E15 Sales Reintroduced in US House, Senate

Lawmakers in the U.S. House and Senate have reintroduced legislation that would allow for the year-round, nationwide sale of E15. The bill would extend the Reid vapor pressure (RVP) volatility waiver to ethanol blends above 10 percent to allow for the year-round,...

Co-Alliance Announces $45 Million in Patronage Will be Paid Back to its Farmer-Owners

One of the benefits of doing business with your local, farmer-owned cooperative is having a portion of the co-op’s profits made in a year paid back to you through patronage. That’s why Indiana-based Co-Alliance is excited about their patronage announcement. “This year...

POET Poised for Growth with Cloverdale Facility Reopening in 2023

As we look now to 2023, an additional bioethanol facility is scheduled to be back up and running next year in Indiana. POET, the company that owns that facility, says it has also big plans for the next 12 months and beyond. “We see tremendous potential in the future...

Brazil Extends Suspension of Ethanol Import Tariffs

There’s good news on the export front this week for the U.S. ethanol industry. Brazil is again suspending its 20-percent ethanol import tariff – a suspension Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) head Geoff Cooper says the U.S. industry feared would expire in January....

Tips from CountryMark to Help Your Diesel Engines When Temperatures Dip Below Freezing

An arctic cold front may be coming the weekend of Christmas – which means it may be well below freezing for several straight days! When it gets that cold, your diesel engines may not be working so well. “I know temperatures aren't quite as cold right now, but winter...

Over 250 Ag Groups, Companies Urge Congress to Adopt E15 Year-Round Legislation

Over 250 groups and companies sent a letter to Congressional leaders Wednesday calling on support for S. 5145, the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2022. Among the groups and companies identified in the letter include the Indiana Corn Growers Association,...

Legislation for Year-Round E15 Sales Reintroduced in US House, Senate

Lawmakers in the U.S. House and Senate have reintroduced legislation that would allow for the year-round, nationwide sale of E15. The bill would extend the Reid vapor pressure (RVP) volatility waiver to ethanol blends above 10 percent to allow for the year-round,...

UN Reaches Black Sea Grain Initiative Extension

The United Nations Secretary-General over the weekend announced an extension of the Black Sea Grain Initiative. The announcement came at the last minute as the agreement was set to expire. The Initiative facilitates the safe navigation for the exports of grain and...

The Impact of Recent Bank Failures on the Ag Markets

The top story this past week has been the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank here in the U.S.—as well as the near collapse of Credit Suisse in Switzerland. Concerns over the stability of the banking industry are having a ripple effect on the ag...

National Ag News

Will the Farm Bill Get Done in 2023? DC Ag Leaders Weigh In

D.C. ag leaders are getting a bit more specific about timing of the next farm bill. “In terms of votes, I suspect we’re looking at the summer, end of spring, somewhere towards the beginning of summer,” says Congressman Glenn GT Thompson, chairman of the House Ag...

How Soybeans are Used by SYNLawn to Create Artificial Turf

The soybeans grown in Indiana and across the country are being used for more than just food and fuel. They’re also being used by a company called SYNLawn®. “It's short for ‘synthetic lawn’, and we are very pleased to have soy on the back of the turf,” says Rob Dant,...

Biden Asked to Intervene in West Coast Port Labor Talks

A large coalition of agriculture and business groups asked President Joe Biden to intervene in the west coast port labor negotiations. In a letter signed by the groups, including the American Farm Bureau Federation, they say, “It is imperative that the administration...

Purdue’s College of Agriculture Rises to Number Three in US, Number Five in World Rankings

Purdue University’s College of Agriculture has climbed to become the No. 3 college of agriculture in North America and No. 5 in the world in the 2023 QS World University Rankings. Purdue Agriculture was previously identified as No. 4 in North America, and No. 8 in the...

Senators Young, Braun Introduce Bill Encouraging Conservation Partnerships Between Farmers, Land-Grant Universities

U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-IN) and Mike Braun (R-IN) have re-introduced legislation to encourage more partnerships between land-grant universities, such as Purdue, and local farmers seeking to adopt conservation and innovative climate practices on their farms. The...

Getting a Handle on Tough-to-Control Weeds

Commodity Classic in Orlando a couple of weeks ago set a new attendance record, drawing over 10,000 attendees. UPL, a worldwide agro-chemical company, asked many of those farmers that stopped by their booth what their biggest pain point was going into planting season....

Midwest Farmers Planting More Corn and Wheat

Midwestern farmers are planning to plant more corn and wheat this spring. An Ag Access survey says farmers will add 27 percent more acres to corn and 32 percent more to wheat. A smaller percentage, at 17 percent, says they’ll increase their soybean acres. The survey...

Next Generation Fuels Act Reintroduced in the Senate

The Next Generation Fuels Act was reintroduced in the Senate, a move that drew praise from the National Corn Growers Association. The legislation, one of NCGA’s top agricultural advocacy priorities, would lower fuel prices, reduce carbon emissions, and help keep...

Indiana Farmer Jim Douglas on Preparations Ahead of Spring Planting

With each passing day, we’re getting closer and closer to planting season. “You know it's a busy time,” says Jim Douglas, who farms near Waldron in Shelby County. He also serves as a director on the United Soybean Board and is currently the chair of the Executive...

The Year-Round Importance of Christmas Tree Production to Indiana’s Ag Economy

As part of National Ag Week, Hoosier Ag Today is highlighting several different ag industries—including one that you may not be thinking about this time of year. “The Christmas tree season for the general public goes from November to December, but for us farmers, it's...
How Soybeans are Used by SYNLawn to Create Artificial Turf

How Soybeans are Used by SYNLawn to Create Artificial Turf

The soybeans grown in Indiana and across the country are being used for more than just food and fuel. They’re also being used by a company called SYNLawn®. “It's short for ‘synthetic lawn’, and we are very pleased to have soy on the back of the turf,” says Rob Dant,...

Biden Asked to Intervene in West Coast Port Labor Talks

Biden Asked to Intervene in West Coast Port Labor Talks

A large coalition of agriculture and business groups asked President Joe Biden to intervene in the west coast port labor negotiations. In a letter signed by the groups, including the American Farm Bureau Federation, they say, “It is imperative that the administration...