USDA Releases Grain Stocks and Acreage Reports
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — USDA says slightly lower corn acreage, slightly higher wheat acreage and grain stocks numbers that came in close to pre-report estimates. On Monday, USDA released the Quarterly Grain Stocks and Prospective Plantings estimates and
New Study: Ethanol Saves U.S. Drivers Over $50 Billion Each Year
With a Middle East crisis once again roiling global oil markets, a new report shows that American-made ethanol keeps gasoline prices down—saving drivers well over $50 billion each year, or 39 cents per gallon. “As our nation again
NFU Statement on the Senate Reconciliation Bill
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union President Rob Larew released the following statement today in response to the Senate reconciliation bill: “Family farmers and ranchers still need a comprehensive, five-year farm bill that reflects the full breadth of agriculture—from
GDM Announces Agreement to Acquire AgReliant Genetics
Champaign, Illinois – GDM, a global plant genetics company committed to empowering farmers and advancing global agriculture, today announced an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in AgReliant Genetics, a leading North American provider of corn and
Growth Energy Commends California Governor, Legislature for Including E15 Funding in Final Budget
SACRAMENTO, CALIF.—Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, welcomed the California state legislature’s approval and California Governor Gavin Newsom’s signing of a budget that included funding for the state’s approval of E15, a cleaner-burning, more affordable fuel blend made
Senate Improves 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, Prioritizing American Farmers and Feedstocks
WASHINGTON – Over the weekend, the Senate released legislative text with modifications to the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit as a part of the legislation titled, “The One, Big, Beautiful Bill ”. The revised credit maintains the
U.S./India Trade Talks Stall over Tariff Disputes
Trade negotiations between the U.S. and India have reached a major impasse, casting doubt on prospects for a bilateral agreement ahead of President Donald Trump’s July 9 deadline to impose new reciprocal tariffs, Reuters reports. Indian officials
Ag Groups Ask Administration to “Correct” Course of MAHA
Concern about the Make America Healthy Again report led 250-plus agriculture groups to ask the Trump administration to “correct” the direction of its MAHA goals, in a letter dated June 13. The letter was addressed to Health
Kochia Found in Missouri Soybean Fields
Kochia, a highly competitive weed well adapted to the Great Plains and western regions of the U.S. and Canada, has made its way to Missouri soybean fields. Wayne Flanary, University of Missouri Extension field specialist in agronomy,