RFA Releases 2025 Ethanol Industry Outlook and Pocket Guide
The Renewable Fuels Association released its 2025 Ethanol Industry Outlook and Pocket Guide today as a kickoff to the 30th annual National Ethanol Conference, taking place this week in Nashville. The annual publications serve as the go-to source of ethanol
Ag Secretary Rollins Comments on Bird Flu Response, Farm Bill and More
(LOUISVILLE, KY) — On Friday, newly sworn in Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins made her first official visit by attending the National Farm Machinery Show and speaking to some 15,000 attendees at Freedom Hall during the Championship
Armstrong Waives Hours of Service Requirements for Haulers of Propane Amid Cold Snap
BISMARCK, N.D. (FEB. 17, 2025) – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today signed an executive order waiving hours of service requirements for drivers of commercial vehicles transporting propane and other petroleum products as the state experiences frigid temperatures, with tonight’s
Farm Credit Services of America Returns $392.6 Million in Cash-Back Dividends to Customer-Owners Across Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming
OMAHA, NEB. – Farmers and ranchers in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming will be receiving $392.6 million in cash-back dividends returned by Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) as part of the financial cooperative’s patronage program, paying
Rethinking Rations: Unlock Dairy Efficiency with Ingredient Flexibility
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Feb. 17, 2025) — Ingredient costs, availability and maintaining the status quo of what’s worked well for you in the past often drive ration decisions. But only using rations that have worked well in the past
RFA Analysis Shows Ethanol Industry Made Strong Contribution to the U.S. Economy in 2024
The ethanol industry’s contribution to the U.S. economy remained “robust” last year, as record-setting production offset the impact of lower commodity prices, according to an analysis released today by the Renewable Fuels Association. In 2024, the industry directly supported
2025 World Cotton Outlook: Economic Pressures Remain as Weak Demand Persists
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – National Cotton Council economists point to a few key factors that will shape the U.S. cotton industry’s 2025 economic outlook. Overall, 2024 was another challenging year for the U.S. cotton industry due to low
NCC Survey Suggests U.S. Producers to Plant 9.6 Million Acres of Cotton in 2025
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – U.S. cotton producers intend to plant 9.6 million cotton acres this spring, down 14.5 percent from 2024, according to the National Cotton Council’s 44th Annual Early Season Planting Intentions Survey. (see table attached) Upland
Alltech Launches Planet of Plenty, LLC to Advance Agricultural Storytelling, Advocacy and Education
[LEXINGTON, Ky.] — Alltech, a global leader in animal nutrition and crop science, has launched Planet of Plenty, LLC, a new business entity dedicated to science-led storytelling, advocacy and educational initiatives that amplify agriculture’s vital role in creating a
U.S. Bird Flu Response Disrupted in Early Weeks of Trump Administration
The Trump administration has disrupted the U.S. response to bird flu as the outbreak worsens, leading to confusion and concern among federal staff, state officials, veterinarians, and health experts. According to Reuters, since President Donald Trump took