Grassley, Klobuchar ask EPA to raise RVOs
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says the U.S. EPA needs to raise Renewable Volume Obligations under the Renewable Fuel Standard. “Under the Biden administration, RVO levels were set extremely low. As […]
A near-seasonal pattern of temps, rainfall ahead for most of the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions across peninsular Florida and the Pacific Northwest. Meanwhile, below-normal […]
No compensation for turkey growers hit by Metapneumovirus
Turkey growers are suffering losses from a disease that first appeared in the U.S. a year ago. Iowa Turkey Federation executive director Gretta Irwin says poultry health is a concern […]
USTR says tariff measures needed to address trade deficit
The U.S. Trade Representative says drastic measures are needed to improve the country’s growing trade deficit. Jamieson Greer testified before the U.S. Senate Finance Committee this morning. “This national emergency […]
Rains have passed; flood continues
A southeastern Illinois farmer says his area continues feeling the effects of recent torrential rains across the Ohio River Valley. “Four or five days, maybe even a couple days longer […]
US-China tariff dispute puts soybean exports at risk, ag economist says
The United States and China have threatened to increase retaliatory tariffs on each other, and an ag economist says the trade dispute could put the US soybean market at risk. […]
A2 dairy – more than just milk
A2 Dairy is a specific type of milk that comes from cows that produce only the A2 beta-casein protein. Breeds like Jersey, Guernsey, and some types of Holsteins are the […]
Michigan Soybean’s Port Potential
A major infrastructure investment at the Port of Monroe will provide new avenues to export Michigan soybeans. In this Pods for Profit, we’ll hear from the Port Development Coordinator about […]
The Importance of Leveraging Partnerships
Pooling resources can help state checkoffs stretch their dollars and reach larger audiences to help grow demand for beef. In this episode, Sydney Long, executive director of the Missouri Beef […]
Renewable Fuels Association calls for continued growth through RVO’s
The Renewable Fuels Association is calling for the continued growth of the Renewable Fuel Standard. CEO Geoff Cooper says he hopes to see that as the EPA finalizes renewable volume […]