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Rollins Applauds EPA’s Decision to Allow Summer Sale of E-15 Nationwide

Dan Biofuels/Energy, USDA

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Rollins issued a statement this week in support of the Environmental Protection Agency’s emergency approval of the summer sale of E-15. Tyron Spearman has the story. Secretary Rollins Applauds EPA’s Decision to Allow Summer Sale of E-15 Nationwide (USDA/Washington, D.C./April 28, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins issued the following statement in support of the …

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RFA Criticizes Musk for Removal of Year-Round E15 from Federal Spending Bill

Dan Biofuels/Energy

At last week’s National Ethanol Conference, Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) President and CEO Geoff Cooper expressed frustration over the removal of a year-round E15 sales provision from December’s stop-gap government funding bill. Cooper attributed the decision to opposition from Elon Musk, who was acting as the Trump administration’s efficiency chief, along with certain conservative lawmakers. “But in the eleventh hour, …

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How Rural America Looks at the Electricity Issue

Dan Agri-Business, Biofuels/Energy

With today being the President’s Day Holiday, the markets are closed. So, Mark Oppold takes time to look at how rural America is looking at the electricity issue. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

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New Records for U.S. Ethanol Exports

Dan Biofuels/Energy, Exports/Imports

The U.S. ethanol industry saw new records for exports last year. As Mark Oppold reports, those numbers continue to grow. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

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Farmers Could Benefit from Biofuels under New Administration

Dan Biofuels/Energy

Farmers could get some relief, at least from biofuels, as the new White House, EPA and other agencies start to roll out policies. The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) is optimistic the new administration will help, not hinder agriculture stuck under the weight of high input costs and low commodity prices. RFA’s Troy Bredenkamp said the ethanol industry expects the president and his …

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Encouraging Use of Ethanol Blended Fuels

Dan Biofuels/Energy

During the holiday season, many miles are being driven by folks across the country. And according to a report from Mark Oppold, they are all being encouraged to use ethanol blended fuels. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

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Tracking Crude Oil Futures

Dan Biofuels/Energy, Economy

When it comes to planning for your farm fuel needs next spring, Mark Oppold takes time to look at what crude oil futures are currently doing and what they are expected to do over the next few weeks. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

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Update on Crude Oil Futures

Dan Biofuels/Energy, Commodities, Economy

In an update concerning crude oil futures, Mark Oppold has new suggestions for producers looking ahead. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024