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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...

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Indiana’s Ag Industries Contribute Over $193.4 billion to US Economy, Says NASDA Report

Indiana’s food and agriculture industries and their suppliers contribute over $193.4 billion to the U.S. economy, according to a new report from National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA). NASDA’s “Feeding the Economy” report also says Indiana’s...

Agriculture the Second-Largest Target for Cyber Criminals

It's a startling statistic. If cyber-crime was its own country, it would have the third-largest economy after the U.S. and China. That's how lucrative it is, and agriculture is in the crosshairs of those cyber criminals. “Eating is critical to everybody,” says Special...

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...

Judge Halts 2023 WOTUS Rule in Two States

The Biden administration's version of the Waters of the U.S. rule went into effect Monday. The National Cattlemen's Beef Association expressed displeasure in a District Court decision to deny a preliminary injunction of the rule. NCBA President Todd Wilkinson says,...

Bring Plant Population Down to Save Money, Maximize Yield

We’ll be planting before you know it! “When I first got into the industry, we were planting 240,000 seeds per acre,” says NK Seeds agronomist Ernie Newquist. He adds you can save a bit of money by ratcheting that number down. “With the research done by independent...

Indiana Farmer Randy Bales, Co-Alliance’s Eric Steigerwalt Receive 4R Advocate Award from The Fertilizer Institute

  An East-Central Indiana farmer and his Co-Alliance specialist have recently received a top honor from The Fertilizer Institute during Commodity Classic in Orlando. Randy Bales, who farms in Henry and Rush Counties and manages Fairholme Ag in Lewisville,...

Indiana’s Ag Bioscience Economy Now Tops $58 Billion, Says AgriNovus Indiana

Indiana’s ag bioscience sector directly contributes more than $58 billion to Indiana’s economy – an increase of more than $6 billion since 2018, according to the latest research from AgriNovus Indiana. Conducted by TEConomy Partners, the study entitled Innovative...

African Swine Fever Surging Again in China Potentially Pushing Pork Prices Higher

African Swine Fever (ASF) is making a resurgence in China and may potentially push pork prices higher in the country. Multiple outbreaks have shown up in different parts of the country throughout the winter, according to Bloomberg. Rabobank expects the most recent...

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...

Corteva, Bunge Announce Partnership to Develop Winter Canola Hybrids for Renewable Fuel

Indiana-based Corteva Agriscience is partnering with Bunge and Chevron to develop winter canola hybrids to produce renewable fuels in the U.S. The companies plan to introduce the winter canola crop into the southern United States with an intention to create a new...
Agriculture the Second-Largest Target for Cyber Criminals

Agriculture the Second-Largest Target for Cyber Criminals

It's a startling statistic. If cyber-crime was its own country, it would have the third-largest economy after the U.S. and China. That's how lucrative it is, and agriculture is in the crosshairs of those cyber criminals. “Eating is critical to everybody,” says Special...

Indiana FFA Names State Star Finalists

Indiana FFA Names State Star Finalists

  The Indiana FFA Association named its 2023 State Star Finalists as a part of its preparation for the 94th Indiana FFA State Convention. After submitting an application, FFA members participated in a personal interview. Finalists will now undergo a site visit to...