Growth Energy to sue over missed biofuel deadline

12/02/20 6:05 AM By Spencer Chase

Biofuel trade association Growth Energy says it will sue the Environmental Protection Agency over its missing of the Nov. 30 deadline to announce new blending requirements for the nation’s biofuel mandate.

EPA sticks with RFS reallocation plan over farm country wishes

12/19/19 10:16 AM By Spencer Chase

The Environmental Protection Agency is moving ahead with a reallocation plan for biofuel usage waivers despite heavy criticism from industry groups and Midwest farmers.

EPA not expected to reach statutory Nov. 30 RFS deadline

11/27/19 6:35 AM By Spencer Chase

EPA is not expected to meet the statutory Nov. 30 deadline this year, and supplemental rulemaking to address gallons waived through Small Refinery Exemptions is said to be the holdup.

RVO volumes said to rise in upcoming EPA proposal

06/22/18 4:16 PM By Steve Davies

The Environmental Protection Agency is prepared to propose a boost in renewable fuel volumes for 2019, according to news reports confirmed by Agri-Pulse.

Gov. seeks waiver after EPA’s Pruitt reaffirms support for biofuels

10/25/17 6:15 AM By Spencer Chase

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2017 - Just a day after EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt sent a letter aimed at silencing strong concerns voiced by Midwestern U.S. senators and governors about implementation of the Renewable Fuel Standard, a northeastern governor weighed in on behalf of refineries, asking for a waiver.

RFA advocates for 15BG RVO

09/06/17 4:50 AM By Sandra Cowherd

WASHINGTON, September 6, 2017 - The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to finalize the first draft of the 2018 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) renewable volume obligations (RVOs).

Open Mic: Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-Ind.

This week’s Open Mic guest is Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-Ind. As Congress and the White House continue to wrangle with economic stimulus policy and a national infrastructure plan, the Hoosier member of the House Ways and Means Committee is deeply concerned with the direction, price tag and potential tax increases in pending legislation. She supports a full array of sources to supply the nation’s energy needs and is excited about sustainability projects. She is encouraged by U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai’s ability to address ag export issues. Walorski also believes cybersecurity is a huge and growing threat to the nation and suggests action is needed against Russia’s actions on this front.

Listen Here

Opinions

Opinion: America is missing an opportunity to lead in seafood production, leaving jobs on the table

In this opinion piece, Sean J. O’Scannlain with Fortune Fish & Gourmet discusses the need for federal legislation to clarify perimeters to establish an American aquaculture industry that would create jobs in many communities.

Agri-Pulse TV

View More Videos

Agri-Pulse TV

06.24.2021

Washington Week in Review: June 24, 2021: Sen. Deb Fischer on cattle, climate, infrastructure bills

The Senate Agriculture Committee held a long-awaited hearing this week on the current state of affairs in the beef cattle markets. Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., joins Agri-Pulse to discuss where those efforts go from here as well as recap the passage of the Growing Climate Solutions Act and an announced agreement on infrastructure legislation.

Editorial Office - Washington, DC	Sales, Billing & Customer Service- Camdenton, MO
Suite 1639	110 Waterside Lane
1400 Independence Ave. SW	Camdenton, MO 65020
Washington, DC 20250	(573) 873-0800

	Editorial Office - Sacramento, CA
	916-402-9227