rural electrification

American Agriculture History Minute: Vision for Rural Electrification

Mark Oppold presents an American Agriculture History Minute, explains that the story of rural electrification began during the 1932 presidential campaign when Democratic nominee Franklin Roosevelt toured the South. During this tour, Roosevelt was deeply affected by witnessing the widespread poverty and sanitation issues in rural areas. Mark describes how Roosevelt believed that bringing electricity to rural areas would be …

rural electrification

American Agriculture History Minute: Rural Electrification Initiative

Mark Oppold presents an American Agriculture History Minute, focuses on the historical development of rural electrification in America during the Roosevelt administration. Mark explains that when President Roosevelt took office in 1933, the initiative to provide electricity to rural America gained significant momentum. Mark further details that on May 11, 1935, President Roosevelt established the Rural Electrification Administration (REA) through …

E15 fuel waiver

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

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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Tracking Agricultural Commodities after Two Months

With two months of 2025 now past us, Mark Oppold takes time to review how certain agricultural commodities have performed thus far this year. Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle …

E15 fuel waiver

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

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, …

Farm Bill

How Rural America Looks at the Electricity Issue

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 ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …

ethanol

New Records for U.S. Ethanol Exports

The U.S. ethanol industry saw new records for exports last year. As Mark Oppold reports, those numbers continue to grow. Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To …

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Farmers Could Benefit from Biofuels under New Administration

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 …

commodities

Reviewing Agricultural Commodities

With markets closed today, Mark Oppold takes time to look at where certain agricultural commodities currently stand so far this year. Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

E-15

Encouraging Use of Ethanol Blended Fuels

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 ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …