Category: Ag News
Apr 10
Ethanol Industry Submits Joint Comments Seeking Permanent Removal Of Brazilian Tariff On Imported U.S. Ethanol
This week, Growth Energy, the U.S. Grains Council, and the Renewable Fuels Association, jointly submitted comments within the Brazilian Chamber of Foreign Trade (CAMEX) regarding the Brazilian tariff on imported U.S. ethanol. Background: In October 2023, ABICOM (the Brazil association of fuel importers) formally requested to drop the ethanol duties because data showed the tariff …
Apr 10
Stephanie Bice Town Hall Coming up Thursday
Since being elected, I have regularly hosted Telephone Town Halls in an effort to provide updated information on what’s happening in Congress and to hear directly from constituents. Join me for my next Telephone Town Hall on Thursday, April 11th at 7 p.m. CT. I’ll provide a brief update, then we will open the phone lines to …
Apr 10
Senator Chris Kidd Announces His Retirement from the Oklahoma Senate- Updated with Reaction from Rodd Moesel
“I leave with a heart full of gratitude for the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Oklahomans.” With a legacy of dedicated service and significant legislative achievements, Senator Chris Kidd, R-Waurika, has announced his intention not to seek reelection and retire from the Oklahoma Senate in November, at the end of his …
Apr 10
Navigate Animal Welfare vs. Animal Rights at 2024 Summit
The Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2024 Stakeholders Summit will feature panelists from Protect the Harvest, American Kennel Club, and CloverLeaf Animal Welfare Systems who will share their experience navigating animal rights activism and how to chart a winning path to continuous improvement in animal welfare – independent of the influence of animal rights extremists. The 2024 …
Apr 10
Lucas: Final SEC Climate Rule will Hit U.S. Farmers and Ranchers
At today’s House Financial Services Committee hearing, Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) highlighted the detrimental effects of the SEC’s climate disclosure rule. On March 6, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted the Climate Rule, introducing sweeping changes to existing disclosure obligations for public companies. Despite modifications made to the initial proposal, the final rule …
Apr 10
Ethanol Industry Submits Joint Comments Seeking Permanent Removal Of Brazilian Tariff On Imported U.S. Ethanol
This week, the U.S. Grains Council, Growth Energy and the Renewable Fuels Association, jointly submitted comments within the Brazilian Chamber of Foreign Trade (CAMEX) regarding the Brazilian tariff on imported U.S. ethanol. Background: In October 2023, ABICOM (the Brazil association of fuel importers) formally requested to drop the ethanol duties because data showed the tariff …