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US DDGS exports get a boost as China removes 11% value added tax

11/09/17 11:17 AM By Spencer Chase

There’s some good news today for the U.S. ethanol industry and exporters of the ethanol co-product known as distillers dried grains, coming out of China.

Indian ethanol market could be big, really big

11/08/17 7:00 AM By Bill Tomson

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China may come to mind first when it comes to untapped foreign market potential, but India is right up there when it comes to ethanol.

Chicken industry sees trade, ‘animal rights’ concerns

11/08/17 6:29 AM By Jim Webster

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Chicken industry executives had a lot to celebrate at their annual meeting in Washington last week. Their product sales continue to increase at home and abroad. But members of the National Chicken Council remain nervous about uncertain trade policy, a legal workforce, and attacks by animal welfare activists.

NBB leads charge for ending biodiesel market distortions

11/08/17 6:06 AM By Sara Wyant

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Following negotiations with Argentine leaders last week, the U.S. Commerce Department could issue a final determination– perhaps as early as today – regarding countervailing duties on biodiesel imports from Argentina and Indonesia.

Study cites value of US grain exports

11/08/17 6:05 AM By Daniel Enoch

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A new study commissioned by the U.S. Grains Council and the National Corn Growers Association pegged the value of U.S. feed grain and grain product exports at a whopping $18.9 billion in 2015, supporting almost three times that amount in economic output.

US shippers decry decline in food aid

11/01/17 6:45 AM By Philip Brasher

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2017 - The U.S. shipping industry is facing a vicious circle. A decline in shipments of American food aid is causing the fleet to shrink. Now, lawmakers are citing that dwindling fleet as a reason to further reduce the amount of food aid shipped via U.S-flag carriers.

US rice broadens market share in tight South Korean market

11/01/17 6:25 AM By Bill Tomson

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Washington, Nov. 1, 2017 – As improbable as it may sound, South Koreans are eating less rice these days. And even more unlikely sounding, the U.S. is exporting more than it ever has to the Asian nation that doesn’t allow private companies to import the grain directly.

McKinney leading trade mission to India

11/01/17 6:21 AM By Daniel Enoch

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2017 - Ted McKinney is in India this week, leading an agribusiness trade mission on his first international trip as USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Affairs.

Ag sector losing faith in NAFTA talks

10/31/17 2:00 PM By Bill Tomson

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2017 - The U.S. farming sector is quickly losing confidence that the Trump administration is looking out for farmers' interests as it negotiates a new North American Free Trade Agreement.

Washington Week Ahead: Farmers have much at stake as House GOP rolls out tax plan

10/29/17 8:17 AM By Philip Brasher

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2017 - House Republicans reveal the details of their tax reform plan this week as GOP leaders mount an ambitious pre-Thanksgiving campaign to get tax bills through both chambers before the holiday.

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Dr. Paul Bloom - CEO- Gevo Inc.

This week's Open Mic guest is Dr. Paul Bloom, CEO of Gevo Inc. The company is bringing innovation to the renewable fuel sector. Bloom says the company's primary focus is commercializing and scaling a proven alcohol to jet pathway to make aviation fuel. Gevo is engaged in technology, process, and intellectual property development targeted to large-scale deployment of renewable hydrocarbon fuels and chemicals. Potential investors need increased certainty from government programs and tax incentives to allow the industry to flourish, he adds.

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