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Ag Needs Biofuels ‘to Thrive’

Published September 11, 2026

Farmers need markets if they're going to prosper. U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action CEO Kevin Burkum says biofuels can be a bigger part of that opportunity. "We need more share of the global fuel market, Burkum told RRFN. "We…

E15 Provision Advances

Published August 3, 2026

Permanent nationwide E15 sales cleared another hurdle with the Senate Farm Bill proposal. Senate Majority Leader John Thune says year-round E15 would provide certainty for agriculture while strengthening the biofuels industry. "Year-round E15 will benefit farmers, rural communities and consumers."…

Biofuels Offer Long-Term Growth Path

Published June 17, 2026

Minnesota Senator Tina Smith says expanded biofuel markets could provide a critical source of future demand for U.S. agriculture. Her comments follow the release of an S&P Global Energy study commissioned by U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action. "This is the…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

Biofuel Push Drives Expansion in Canola Production

Published April 3, 2026

USDA’s planting intentions report had North Dakota canola acres pegged with a 15 percent increase over last year. "It certainly aligns well with what we've heard from a lot of canola growers who've been speaking within the industry over the…

Biofuel Demand Boosts Ethanol Production

Published March 16, 2026

U.S. ethanol production moved higher in the latest federal report, signaling stronger demand for the corn-based biofuel as the industry heads into the spring driving season. Data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration shows ethanol output averaged about 1.126 million…

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Articles tagged under: biofuels

Ag Needs Biofuels ‘to Thrive’

E15 Provision Advances

Biofuels Offer Long-Term Growth Path

E15 Faces Tough Senate Road

Soybean Oil Volatility Concerns Rise

Chief Economist Calls for Long-Term Solutions

E15 Would Boost Corn Demand

Farm Economy Under Pressure

Biofuel Push Drives Expansion in Canola Production

Biofuel Demand Boosts Ethanol Production

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