Agriculture Scores Big Under South Dakota State Budget Proposal

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem included some large investments in agriculture and rural development in her budget address this week.…

EPA and States Look at Dicamba Label Changes for 2022

The Environmental Protection Agency and the states are considering changes in the registration of dicamba after additional off-target spray drift…

EPA Biofuels Blending Proposal Has Mixed Impact on Biodiesel Industry

The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed Renewable Fuels Standard rule was a mixed bag for the biodiesel industry. National Biodiesel Board…

EPA Delivers Mixed Bag for Biofuels in RVO and SRE Proposal.

The EPA made a major biofuels announcement on Tuesday outlining a proposal for Renewable Volume Obligations and Small Refinery Exemptions.…

Rounds Can’t Believe USDA’s Proposal on Artificial Meat

South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds submitted comments to the proposed USDA Food and Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) rulemaking that could…

Grassley Wants Corps to Prioritize Lock and Dam Projects

Modernization of the Upper Mississippi locks system could finally be in sight with the help of new infrastructure funding Congress…

U.S. Soybean Exports Hit Record for 2020-21, Lag in Current Marketing Year

United States soybean exports hit a new record for the 2020-21 marketing year at 61.65 million metric tons and a…

Ethanol Margins Strong, Huge Rebound from Pandemic Meltdown

Ethanol margins are at near record levels and have taken a nearly 180-degree turn since the height of the pandemic…

AFBF Chief Economist Details Inflation Concerns

United States farmers and consumers are feeling the pain of growing inflation, especially regarding food items. American Farm Bureau Federation…

WISHH Celebrates 20 Years of Humanitarian Efforts

The World Initiative for Soy in Human Health or WISHH is celebrating a 20-year milestone of developing markets for soy…