House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott issued the following statement on the EPA’s announcement of Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS): “These proposed actions, including multi-year mandates and the introduction of regulatory changes by the EPA, will support the growth of biofuel industry into the future, and I look forward to EPA’s ongoing dialogue with …
Category: Ag News
Dec 01
Kim Anderson Sees Gentle Downtrend in Wheat Prices Since October
This Week on SUNUP is Oklahoma State University Extension grain market economist Kim Anderson. During this week’s edition, Anderson talks about what is happening in the markets during this time between Thanksgiving and Christmas. There are many factors impacting the market, Anderson said, such as Covid in China, the value of the dollar, the war …
Dec 01
American Angus Auxiliary rounds out 70-year celebration
Organization welcomes new leadership, celebrates history and camaraderie at Angus Convention. For 70 years, the American Angus Auxiliary has offered Angus enthusiasts the opportunity to work together to provide educational, promotional and social programs and activities. Each year, Auxiliary members gather at Angus Convention to educate members, discuss future efforts and raise funds for Angus …
Dec 01
USCA Will Host Top Agriculture Antitrust Leaders at 15th Annual Meeting
The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) is pleased to announce a panel discussion of two leading voices for a competitive agricultural marketplace at the 15th Annual Meeting & Cattle Producer’s Forum this December 10 in Nashville, TN. Michael B. Kades, Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Antitrust Division at the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Andy Green, …
Dec 01
No RFS Growth is No Good: Soy Growers Surprised & Let Down by EPA Decision
The Environmental Protection Agency has released its draft “set” rule, which sets annual biofuel blending targets under the Renewable Fuel Standard. This announcement, including proposed Renewable Volume Obligations for 2023, 2024, and 2025, is deeply disappointing for the biofuels industry and threatens the integrity of the RFS by significantly dialing back annual increases in volume …
Dec 01
Alliance releases reports from 2022 animal rights conferences
Animal ag community encouraged to be aware of key activist trends including “undercover videos,” marketing campaigns targeting human emotion, and legislative pressure. The Animal Agriculture Alliance has concluded its release of reports from five prominent animal rights extremist conferences held over the course of 2022. The conferences included: Humane Society of the United States’ Taking …
Dec 01
EPA Proposes Annual Growth in Renewable Fuel Volume Requirements
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today released proposed renewable fuel volume requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard for 2023, 2024 and 2025, proposing annual growth in volumes. The RFS requires annual volumes of renewable fuels, such as ethanol, be used in the fuel supply to reduce emissions, expand and diversify the fuel supply, improve energy …
Dec 01
ARA Celebrates 2022 Rising Stars
Today the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) recognized a group of top performers and emerging leaders as part of its Rising Stars award program at the 2022 ARA Conference & Expo. Through participation in the ARA Conference educational sessions and networking events such as the Chairman’s Reception, ARA Rising Stars expanded their network to include industry thought …
Dec 01
Big Kenny Slated as Keynote Speaker at 2023 American Farm Bureau Convention
Renowned artist, songwriter and humanitarian Big Kenny Alphin will surely inspire attendees as general session keynote speaker during the 2023 American Farm Bureau Convention. Big Kenny – along with his counterpart John Rich – shares his heart, soul and artistry in the spectacular partnership of Big & Rich. He will speak about his philanthropic outreach …
Dec 01
NCBA Praises Senate Introduction of Protect Farmers from the SEC Act
Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced support for the Senate version of the Protect Farmers from the SEC Act, a companion bill to legislation that was previously introduced in the House of Representatives by Rep. Frank Lucas (R-OK). “The Securities and Exchange Commission’s overly broad rulemaking has the potential to increase burdens on …
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