Ag Business Articles
Learn Impact of Weather During NCI Market Update
Published June 22, 2023
The Northern Crops Institute is hosting another Market Update webinar Wednesday at 8 AM. This webinar will feature Daryl Ritchison, director, North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network, who will be highlighting concerns about the recent weather and what can be expected…Soybean Crush Projects Stalled by EPA Decision
Published June 22, 2023
According to American Soybean Association Biodiesel and Infrastructure Advocacy Team Chair Dave Walton, the EPA Renewable Fuels Standard draft rule stalled numerous biodiesel projects. The Iowa farmer said the projected crush capacity was not considered when setting volumes. “There were…NDDA Seeks Growers Who Have Done Business with Pipeline Foods
Published June 22, 2023
Pipeline Foods, LLC, which handled organic and non-GMO grains and ingredients, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October of 2021. North Dakota Agriculture commissioner Doug Goehring says it appears the company is liquidating rather than re-establishing operations. “Our concern is…Prop 12 Compliance Deadline Pushed Back Six Months
Published June 22, 2023
The State of California has pushed back the Proposition 12 implementation date until January 1. Previously, farmers had until July 1 to come into compliance with the housing standards for pigs, egg-laying hens and veal calves. The California Department of…Sustainable Aviation Fuel Refinery Proposed
Published June 22, 2023
Azure Sustainable Fuels will likely use canola and soybean oil as a feedstock for the project near Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. The federal and provincial governments are providing nearly $3 million for an engineering design study.Lab-Cultivated Meat OK’ed
Published June 22, 2023
USDA has given its first approval of lab-grown meat. The Food and Drug Administration gave its blessing earlier this year. Two California companies will produce the lab-cultivated chicken. One of the companies will be selling its product in Singapore, which…Addressing Ag Workforce Issues
Published June 22, 2023
USDA is funding a new program to grow and diversify the agricultural labor workforce. "We're announcing 33 project awards totalling $262.25 million," said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. "These investments will cover 24 states and territories." The only project in the…EPA ‘Lacks Imagination’ on RFS
Published June 21, 2023
Growth Energy General Council Joe Kakesh says EPA's biofuel blend requirements vastly undercut the numbers expected. "I think the EPA failed to imagine the value that the industry provides." The timing was also a concern. "The RFS established these volumes…Disappointment
Published June 21, 2023
The U.S. Canola Association is disappointed with the EPA's Renewable Fuel Standard announcement. In a statement, the trade group said the final biomass-based diesel volumes do not reflect current production levels and plans for expansion.