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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
NEVADA, IOWA, May 5, 2017 – Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue highlighted the benefits of renewable energy and the need for export markets in a Friday speech to Iowa producers.
WASHINGTON, May 3, 2017 - Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad breezed through two hours of detailed questioning Tuesday at his confirmation hearing to be the next ambassador to China, ...
As EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt considers rulemaking for the Renewable Fuel Standard in 2018, the Renewable Fuels Association asks that he stay on track and consider congressional intent, allowing the industry to plan and implement appropriate strategies.
SCANDIA, KS, April 5, 2017 - Butamax Advanced Biofuels LLC, a 50/50 joint venture between BP and DuPont, announced the acquisition of Nesika Energy LLC
WASHINGTON, March 29, 2017 - The head of a national ethanol advocacy group says a "fly-in" of more than 70 members into Washington, D.C., last week netted significantly positive response ...
WASHINGTON, Mar. 22, 2017 - In 2016, the U.S. exported more than 1 billion gallons (68,000 barrels per day) of fuel ethanol, an increase of 26 percent from 2015, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA).
WASHINGTON, Mar. 16, 2017 - President Trump is releasing budget proposals this morning that will call for deep spending cuts across the federal government, including at USDA, EPA and other agencies. Trump’s targets at USDA will include the nation's flagship international food aid program, Food for Peace.
WASHINGTON, Mar. 16, 2017 - In order to extend the Reid vapor pressure (RVP) waiver to ethanol blends above 10 percent, senators Deb Fischer, R-Neb., Joe Donnelly, D-Ind., and Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, have introduced the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act.
