Articles tagged under: biofuels

E15 Faces Tough Senate Road

Published May 18, 2026

The House may have passed year-round E15 legislation, but supporters are now preparing for what could be a much tougher fight in the U.S. Senate. Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says the measure could struggle to reach the 60 votes needed…
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Soybean Oil Volatility Concerns Rise

Published May 15, 2026

New USDA projections are raising concerns about increased volatility in soybean oil markets as renewable fuel demand continues reshaping the soybean industry. Analysts with FarmDoc Daily say USDA’s first outlook for the 2026-2027 marketing year projects stronger domestic soybean crushing,…
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Chief Economist Calls for Long-Term Solutions

Published April 28, 2026

U.S. agriculture is facing longer-term economic pressure rather than a typical boom-and-bust cycle, according to USDA Chief Economist Justin Benavidez. Speaking in Washington, Benavidez says a growing imbalance between rising costs and returns has shaped the farm economy. “What we’ve…
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E15 Would Boost Corn Demand

Published April 27, 2026

A House vote on year-round E15 has been delayed until mid-May. Renewable Fuels Association Director of Government Affairs Jared Mullendore says expanding ethanol blends beyond the current ten percent level could significantly boost demand for corn. “If you can take…
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Farm Economy Under Pressure

Published April 27, 2026

American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Faith Parum says higher expenses, particularly for fertilizer and fuel, are intensifying challenges across agriculture. “We have seen a really downturn farm economy, and we’ve seen production expenses continue to increase,” Parum said. “With the…
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Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins Unveils Five-Point Policy Agenda

Published February 27, 2026

Speaking at the 2026 Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins laid out five key policy priorities. "First, we will continue to deregulate and get the government off of your back," Rollins said, pointing to numerous regulations, such…
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Corn Growers Still Waiting on Biofuel Deal

Published February 4, 2026

North Dakota corn growers remain frustrated by stalled progress on renewable fuels policy. Speaking at the Northern Corn and Soybean Expo, North Dakota Corn Growers Association Past President Andrew Mauch said recent talks showed promise. “We really thought we were…
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Half RIN Policy Key for Soybean Demand

Published December 17, 2025

A new economic analysis finds that EPA’s proposal to assign 50 percent of the Renewable Identification Number credits to imported biofuels and biofuels made from imported feedstocks compared to domestic would strengthen domestic soybean markets “It actually puts a disincentive…
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