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Opinion: Issues and Opportunities

10/18/18 12:00 AM By John Block

When President Trump announced a new trade agreement with Canada and Mexico, he said: “It is a very big deal for farmers."

Opinion: Keep Rural America Driving

08/14/18 9:08 AM By Chris Skorupa

Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and Environmental Protection Agency Acting Administrator of the Andrew Wheeler recently announced their intent to reassess and correct the Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards.

House panel examines potential for higher octane fuels, high efficiency engines

04/13/18 3:20 PM By Sandra Cowherd

The House Energy and Commerce environment subcommittee on Friday examined the potential impacts a transition to higher octane fuels could have on refiners, biofuel producers, automakers and consumers.

RFA asks for transparency in Renewable Fuel Standard exemptions

01/26/18 9:29 PM By Sandra Cowherd

The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) is looking for disclosure as to what qualifies small refineries for exemptions from the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).

Senators seek 2019 funding for Mississippi River waterways

01/05/18 3:00 PM By Bill Tomson

A bipartisan group of senators is urging the Trump administration to propose more funding to fix the troubled locks and dams along the Mississippi River that threaten a key transportation system for the nation's grain and oilseed exports.

EPA eases Texas enforcement actions for fuel operations in Harvey’s wake

09/27/17 4:45 AM By Sandra Cowherd

WASHINGTON, September 27, 2017 - The Environmental Protection Agency has extended enforcement discretion for petroleum distribution facilities, gasoline storage facilities and bulk fuel terminals in Texas that were impacted or damaged by Hurricane Harvey.

Hurricane Harvey: Recovery for refiners and boost for renewables?

09/06/17 5:30 AM By Jonathan H. Harsch

TEXAS, September 6, 2017 - The tremendous resilience of the Texas petroleum refining industry was reaffirmed Tuesday as refiners began restarting operations after the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey.

Ethanol groups support Canada’s Clean Fuel Standard initiative

05/10/17 2:57 PM By Agri-Pulse staff

WASHINGTON, May 10, 2017 - Representatives from Growth Energy, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) and the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) recently visited Canada ...

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Senate Democrats call for investigation of Icahn RINs dealings

05/10/17 2:44 PM By Spencer Chase

WASHINGTON, May 10, 2017 - Eight Senate Democrats are calling for an investigation into whether or not Carl Icahn violated market protection laws through his dealings in the Renewable Identification Numbers market.

Demonstration points to higher B20 biodiesel benefits

04/05/17 3:31 PM By Sara Wyant

AFTON, IA, April 5, 2017 - What happens when you compare the performance of two 18-wheelers using a B5 blend of biodiesel and another with B20 during a four-month trial?

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NPPC President-elect Jen Sorenson

This week’s Open Mic guest is Jen Sorenson, president-elect of the National Pork Producers Council. The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic proved to be the latest challenge to the nation’s swine industry. Following a period of lost global markets due to trade conflicts, Sorenson says producers' profit hopes were crushed under the weight of lost domestic markets and reduced processing capacity because of COVID. While direct payments and other government assistance programs have helped, the Iowa hog farmer says many producers have been forced out of business and many more may be lost without additional government support. Sorenson hopes legislators will amend the CCC charter allowing compensation for euthanized and donated animals and bring reform to immigration laws. NPPC also supports aggressive trade negotiations to create additional global markets for U.S. pork.

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Opinion: In an Era of Distrust, ‘Purpose’ Resonates

In this opinion piece Kerry Tucker and Teresa Siles discuss the current environment, where distrust is rampant and pessimism is high, and how agriculture’s ability to positively shape the future for multiple generations could be the bright light many are seeking.

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Washington Week in Review: Sept. 25, 2020: CCC, COVID-19 relief, and CFAP-2

Agri-Pulse's Phil Brasher and Spencer Chase recap a busy week in Washington, which included a debate over government funding, potential negotiations on more COVID-19 relief for the economy, and the first days of signup for USDA's second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.

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