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Crop Insurance Changes Add Confusion

Published December 24, 2025

Federal crop insurance policies are facing last-minute changes that were a surprise, according to Kyle Jore, head of crop insurance development at Watts and Associates. One major shift involves the elimination of the buy-up option for prevent plant coverage, which…

Future of Biofuels Uncertain

Published November 15, 2024

The future of biofuels remains a question mark. “The Trump administration was vocally very supportive of biofuels and production agriculture,” says David Ripplinger, bioenergy economist, North Dakota State University. “That didn't necessarily translate to pursuing ways in which the RFS…

Adding Value Through Cows

Published October 23, 2024

North Dakota's animal agriculture industry will see a boost with the two proposed Riverview Dairy farms into the state. NDSU Extension Bioenergy Economist David Ripplinger sees room for bioenergy growth, as well. "Bio-methane is a co-product. We're always looking for…

Biofuels Markets Creating Opportunities for Farmers

Published July 19, 2024

NDSU Extension Bioproducts and Bioenergy Economist David Ripplinger spoke at Langdon Research Extension Center’s Field Day about the current state of green production in agriculture, and some of the opportunities farmers could take advantage of. "Demand for low carbon fuels…

Biofuels Vs EVs

Published April 18, 2024

NDSU Extension Bioenergy Economist Dr. David Ripplinger shared insights during a webinar this past week hosted by the North Dakota Ethanol Council and the North Dakota Corn Growers Association. Ripplinger said biofuel blending has become favorable for oil companies, who…

Carbon Insets Present New Opportunities

Published November 3, 2023

A new option for carbon credits is gaining popularity. NDSU Extension bioenergy economics specialist David Ripplinger says to be on the lookout for carbon inset programs. “Long term, it will likely become a common part of marketing crops and livestock…

EU Energy Crisis

Published November 8, 2022

NDSU Extension Bioproducts and Bioenergy Economics Specialist David Ripplinger is keeping an eye on the European energy crisis. "This started prior to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; there's extremely high energy prices and high natural gas prices, that's only been exasperated…

Ethanol Has a Moment

Published June 17, 2022

With record high gas prices this summer, ethanol prices stand out at the fuel pump. In many cases, E85 is $2 per gallon less than unleaded gasoline. NDSU Extension Bioenergy Economist David Ripplinger says all ethanol blends may offer cost…

Cattle’s Place in the Carbon Market

Published September 27, 2021

There are opportunities for livestock producers in the carbon market. However, cattle's place in that market is still unknown. "We haven't heard a lot about it, so right now it is just potential opportunities," says David Ripplinger, bioproducts and bioenergy…

Where Will ADM’s Soybean Oil Go in North Dakota?

Published May 17, 2021

The vegetable oil produced at ADM’s new soy crush facility in Spiritwood, North Dakota will be sold to Marathon in Dickinson, North Dakota to make renewable diesel. NDSU Extension Bioenergy Economics Specialist David Ripplinger says the renewable diesel sector is…

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Crop Insurance Changes Add Confusion

Future of Biofuels Uncertain

Adding Value Through Cows

Biofuels Markets Creating Opportunities for Farmers

Biofuels Vs EVs

Carbon Insets Present New Opportunities

EU Energy Crisis

Ethanol Has a Moment

Cattle’s Place in the Carbon Market

Where Will ADM’s Soybean Oil Go in North Dakota?

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