CHS Expands Soybean Crush and Production Capacity
CHS Inc. (NASDAQ: CHSCP) today announced plans for a significant renovation at its Fairmont, Minn., soybean processing plant. The expansion will increase market access for regional soybean growers and return value to its owners...
New Study Stresses Ethanol’s Benefits for Energy Security
A new study shows that the Renewable Fuel Standard not only saves drivers money at the gas pump every day, but also enhances energy security by greatly reducing or even eliminating the blow to...
Organic Farmers Association Opposes Genetic Engineering
Earlier this week, the Organic Farmers Association delivered a letter to USDA in response to a statement made by Undersecretary Greg Ibach. The Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs recently spoke about possibly opening...
NCBA Announces Leadership Changes
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced two significant leadership changes today.
The NCBA Executive Committee of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association confirmed Colin Woodall to serve as the association’s new Chief Executive Officer. Woodall,...
White House Sends Formal Announcement of Agreement with Japan
The White House has notified Congress it will sign a trade agreement with Japan. President Donald Trump notified lawmakers he will enter an agreement on tariffs and digital trade with Japan, as the two...
Trump Backing Plan to Increase Biofuels Production
President Donald Trump will soon unveil a biofuel plan that farm groups are hopeful will increase demand for biofuels production. The President has tentatively approved the plan that will increase biofuel blending requirements, but...
Saudi Attacks Represents Opportunity for Biofuels
Drone attacks Saturday in Saudi Arabia that destroyed oil fields show diversification, which includes biofuels, could curb market volatility, according to the Renewable Fuels Association. RFA President Geoff Cooper says the United States imported...
Peterson, Others, Establish 4-H Congressional Caucus
House Agriculture Chairman Collin Peterson, a Minnesota Democrat, this week announced the bipartisan 4-H Congressional Congress. Joining Peterson is Republican Representatives Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington and Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska, along with Democrat...
NCGA: Farmers Must Play a Role in Reducing Greenhouse Gases
Efforts throughout society, and virtually every industry, to cut greenhouse gases are underway and agriculture is no exception, according to the National Corn Growers Association. Fortunately, NCGA’s Stewardship and Sustainability Director Rachel Orf says,...
Japan to Eliminate Tariffs on U.S. Wine
Japan will eliminate tariffs on U.S. wine imports as part of a trade agreement announced between the U.S. and Japan. Reuters says Japan will eliminate the tariffs on U.S. wine within five to seven...
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