Articles Tagged with ''Renewable Fuels Assocation''

EPA to allow summer sales of E15 this year

04/19/24 12:05 PM By Noah Wicks

The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday unveiled its plan to allow summer sales of E15 starting May 1.

Motion filed to force EPA action on summer E15

11/30/23 9:15 AM By Jacqui Fatka

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has filed a motion for summary judgment to compel EPA to finalize action ahead of the 2024 summer driving season to allow Midwest states to sell E15 year-round.

Japan agency agrees to widen access to US ethanol

03/31/23 5:13 PM By Bill Tomson

The U.S. is going to be able to export a lot more ethanol to Japan if the country implements a new federal rule published by the country’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry, according to statements released Friday by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and U.S. lobbying groups.

India is blending its way into needing US ethanol

01/25/23 6:13 AM By Bill Tomson

If India can keep on track for using more and more ethanol in gasoline, the country could well blend its way into needing U.S. imports, opening up major new trading opportunities with the second-most populous nation in the world.

Biofuels groups have API on their side in E15 push. Will that be enough?

11/23/22 6:25 AM By Spencer Chase

Renewable fuel interests have gained a powerful new ally for one of their legacy priorities, but stiff opposition could still stall a potential resolution.

NAS report calls for more research on GHG impacts of biofuels

10/19/22 4:04 PM By Steve Davies

Regulators need to take a closer look at the impacts of biofuel production on land use and the carbon intensity of anaerobic digesters as they develop lifecycle assessments for transportation fuels, a National Academy of Sciences report says.

USDA offers fresh $100M for biofuels infrastructure

08/23/22 2:29 PM By Steve Davies

USDA will begin accepting applications for $100 million in grants to fund transportation fueling and fuel distribution facilities for higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel.

Ethanol groups disappointed with new auto emission standards

12/20/21 6:57 PM By Noah Wicks

EPA finalized new greenhouse gas emissions standards for passenger cars and light trucks without including requirements that could have increased the use of ethanol.

Appeals court: EPA must examine RFS program's environmental impact

D.C. Circuit rejects challenges from refiners, biofuels industry

07/16/21 4:07 PM By Steve Davies

A federal appeals court has upheld the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2019 renewable fuel volumes in the face of challenges from both the biofuels and oil industries, but also ordered EPA to re-examine the impacts of the program on the environment, particularly endangered species.

June 9: Biden, Hill told $40B needed for ag research

06/09/21 10:00 AM By Steve Davies, Ben Nuelle, and Bill Tomson

A broad array of national and state farm organizations is appealing to Congress and the Biden administration to provide $40 billion in new funding for climate-related and ag research infrastructure.

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04.19.2024

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: April 19, 2024: Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Calif., on farm bill, specialty crops

California Democrat Salud Carbajal sits on the House Ag Committee and is working on his first farm bill. He joins us to discuss the latest politics surrounding a farm bill timeline and whether or not the House Ag Committee can meet a Memorial Day deadline proposed by House Ag Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson, R-Pa. He also discusses the challenges facing the specialty crop industry and how mechanization can be used to help workforce shortages.

Then, Dennis Nuxoll with the Western Growers Association and Tom Sell with Combest, Sell & Associates join to chat about the political environment facing a farm bill and challenges facing specialty crop producers.

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