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Feedback Sought for Draft Fungicide Strategy

Published May 8, 2026

The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking public comment on a draft fungicide strategy designed to balance environmental protection with farmer access to crop protection tools. The proposal would establish mitigation measures intended to protect more than 1,000 endangered and threatened…

MCGA Highlights Litigation Efforts

Published April 17, 2026

The Minnesota Corn Growers Association is calling on farmers to stay engaged as policy discussions intensify at both the state and federal levels. Senior Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek says the organization’s work now goes beyond traditional advocacy, with increased…

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…

Growth Energy Reacts to EPA RFS Rule

Published March 27, 2026

The Environmental Protection Agency’s final Renewable Fuel Standard rule is drawing mixed reactions from biofuel groups, as it boosts demand but stops short of full market restoration. The rule requires 15 billion gallons of conventional biofuels like ethanol in both…

New RFS Policy Boosts Biofuel Demand Outlook

Published March 27, 2026

The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized its Renewable Fuel Standard Set 2 rule for 2026 and 2027, boosting biodiesel targets and reallocating 70 percent of waived blending obligations tied to small refinery exemptions. The move strengthens demand for biofuels while…

Trump Targets Equipment Costs, Announces DEF Changes

Published March 27, 2026

The Environmental Protection Agency has removed Diesel Exhaust Fluid sensor requirements for diesel equipment, a move aimed at cutting costs and reducing downtime for farmers and equipment operators. President Donald Trump said the change will deliver major savings. “Today we're…

Record RFS Targets Highlight White House Farm Gathering

Published March 27, 2026

President Donald Trump hosted what he called “the single largest gathering of American farmers the White House has ever seen” on Friday during the Great American Agriculture Celebration, unveiling new policies aimed at strengthening the farm economy. Held on the…

EPA Issues E-15 Waiver

Published March 25, 2026

The Environmental Protection Agency is issuing an emergency fuel waiver allowing E-15 to be sold nationwide during the summer driving season. The move also allows E-10 to exceed standard volatility limits, creating more consistent fuel rules across the country as…

Klobuchar Applauds E-15 Waiver

Published March 25, 2026

Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar is welcoming new federal action to expand year-round E-15 sales, calling it a step toward relief for farmers and consumers facing rising costs. The Environmental Protection Agency issued an emergency waiver allowing E-15…

New Dicamba Label Finalized

Published February 9, 2026

The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a new label for the over-the-top use of dicamba in soybeans and cotton. Safeguards are in place to mitigate the risk of off-target movement of the herbicide. The new restrictions for 2026 include a…

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Feedback Sought for Draft Fungicide Strategy

MCGA Highlights Litigation Efforts

Biofuel Push Drives Expansion in Canola Production

Growth Energy Reacts to EPA RFS Rule

New RFS Policy Boosts Biofuel Demand Outlook

Trump Targets Equipment Costs, Announces DEF Changes

Record RFS Targets Highlight White House Farm Gathering

EPA Issues E-15 Waiver

Klobuchar Applauds E-15 Waiver

New Dicamba Label Finalized

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