Ethanol Poised for Success if Exports Sustain
With growing world ethanol demand and higher domestic blend rates, the ethanol industry is positioned for continued growth. However, political uncertainty clouds the outlook for international and domestic inclusion levels of biofuel blends. At home, the new
Death Tax Repeal Act Introduced in the Senate and House
WASHINGTON D.C. — On Thursday, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) along with a bipartisan groups of 45 Senate colleagues, introduced legislation to permanently repeal the federal estate tax, more commonly known as the death tax. The
U.S. Soy Farmers Experience Checkoff’s Global Impact Firsthand
ST. LOUIS (Feb. 13, 2025) — Stretching from Nebraska to North Carolina and Michigan to Mississippi, 10 U.S. farmers who have started careers in production agriculture recently journeyed to Honduras and Guatemala. As part of United Soybean Board’s
More Ag Stakeholders Congratulate Brooke Rollins Taking the Reins at USDA
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Thursday, the Senate officially confirmed Brooke Rollins as the 33rd U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, a pivotal move that brings a wealth of public policy experience to the Department of Agriculture. The final vote
The Food Price Index Moves Higher in January
The Food Price Index increased 0.4 percent in January. The food at home index rose 0.5 percent over the month as four of the six major grocery store food group indexes increased. The indexes for meats, poultry,
Iowa Senators Work to Protect Higher Education Access for Farm Families
Republican Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst of Iowa joined Democrat Michael Bennet of Colorado in introducing bipartisan legislation protecting farm families’ access to higher education. The Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act would amend the