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National Biodiesel Board Holds Virtual Conference and Expo
Published January 25, 2021
The National Biodiesel Board hosted their virtual conference and expo last week. Part of the conference focused on biofuels policy. "There are some states getting impatient with the federal government's speed at removing carbon from transportation and heating fuels; states…New EPA Expected to Be Tougher on Regulations
Published January 25, 2021
As the Biden administration’s political appointees are named and executive orders are issued, ag lobbyist Jim Callan, is watching what’s happening at the Environmental Protection Agency. "It appears the new administration is going to be tougher on pesticide and herbicide…Biden’s Executive Orders Confirm Priorities to Ag Groups
Published January 25, 2021
President Joe Biden made regulatory changes with a series of executive orders during his first few days in office. As expected, COVID recovery is a top focus. National Farmers Union President Rob Larew thinks the additional attention for addressing COVID…Biofuels Industry Looks for Fresh Start in New Administration
Published January 25, 2021
During the final days of the Trump administration, the EPA granted three additional small refinery exemptions. National Farmers Union Senior Advisor Anne Steckel says NFU is looking forward to a fresh start. "There's a different administration now with a different…Bullish Grain Markets Remain Despite Slight Corrections
Published January 25, 2021
A correction lower in the grain markets is challenging bullish trend lines. StoneX market analyst Phillip Claussen says up trends are still in place, but just barely. "From a technical standpoint, we're still holding onto the bullish trendline, but we're…Farmer-Lender Mediation to be Reviewed Today
Published January 25, 2021
Minnesota House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Sundin says Farmer-Lender Mediation will be reviewed today. "Representative Lippert has authored House File 80, to extend the Farmer-Lender Mediation period to give the farmers in dire straits more breathing room." If there’s time…Labor and CDLs Are Key Issues for USCHI
Published January 25, 2021
U.S. Custom Harvester's Incorporated Past President and Board Advisor J.C. Schemper says immigration and labor issues were a big topic at the USCHI convention. "All of our help in 2020 was here late and it put a curve ball for…CAFO Bill Being Considered in Pierre
Published January 25, 2021
In the first ten days of the 47-day South Dakota legislative session, there's been a number of ag-related bills in the hopper. South Dakota Farm Bureau Lobbyist Mike Held says very few bills have seen any action yet. "The Senate…U.S. Custom Harvesters Optimistic as 2021 Begins
Published January 25, 2021
The U.S. Custom Harvesters Incorporated annual convention was held in person in Des Moines, Iowa last week. USCHI President Glen Jantzen says turnout was very good. "It's been such a challenging year and with all of the restrictions, we were…