Domestic Soybean Crush Expansion Shifts More Demand Homeward
LUBBOCK, TX – Expanding domestic soybean crush capacity is reshaping where U.S. soybeans are processed […]
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Inflation Pressures Small Businesses As Labor Problems Persist
Inflation and labor shortages lead today’s Ag News Update. Other stories include farm tax risk, […]
Biofuel Supply Becomes Bigger Factor In Diesel Debate
LUBBOCK, TX – Rising diesel prices are strengthening the policy debate over biomass-based diesel as […]
DOE Gives More Biofuels A Path Toward 45Z
Biofuel policy leads today’s Ag News Update as producers gain a new path toward the […]
Strong Soybean Demand Supports Prices Despite Record Crop
LUBBOCK, TX – Soybean prices have remained comparatively resilient despite USDA projecting a record crop, […]
DOE Gives More Biofuels A Path Toward 45Z
WASHINGTON, DC – Biofuel producers now have a new way to pursue the federal 45Z […]
EPA Biofuel Reallocation Proposal Leaves Timing Question Unresolved
LUBBOCK, TX – EPA’s proposal to fully restore renewable fuel obligations lost through additional 2025 […]
Ethanol And Distillers Grains Exports Strengthen In August
LUBBOCK, TX – U.S. ethanol and dried distillers grains exports strengthened in August, adding demand […]
Marine Shipping Could Open Major New Ethanol Market
GOLDEN, CO – Marine shipping could become a significant new market for U.S. ethanol and […]
U.S. Hog Inventory Falls As Breeding Herd Shrinks
USDA reports a smaller U.S. hog herd as breeding and market inventories decline from a […]
Used Cooking Oil Theft Threatens Biofuel Feedstock Supply
BUFFALO, NY – Theft of used cooking oil is becoming a growing problem for the […]
California E15 Law Opens New Market For Ethanol
SACRAMENTO, CA – California has removed another regulatory barrier to broader E15 sales, potentially opening […]
Farm Bill Moves Toward Full Senate Floor Debate
WASHINGTON, DC – Farm Bill 2.0 now moves toward the Senate floor after the Agriculture […]
Soybean Crush Growth Reshapes Acres, Prices And Exports
COLUMBIA, MO – Expanding domestic soybean crush is becoming a larger driver of U.S. soybean […]
45Z Guidance Opens New Biofuel Opportunities For Farmers
LUBBOCK, TX – New federal guidance for the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit gives […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Jacqui Fatka
Today’s guest is Jacqui Fatka. She is lead economist, farm supply & biofuels, with CoBank […]
Guatemala E10 Launch Opens New U.S. Ethanol Market
GUATEMALA CITY, GUATEMALA – Guatemala has begun nationwide E10 blending, creating a new export opportunity […]
California E15 Expansion Could Boost Corn Ethanol Demand
SACRAMENTO, CA – California is moving closer to widespread E15 availability, potentially opening one of […]
Ethanol Blend Rate Hits Record As E15 Grows
NASHVILLE, TN – Ethanol is taking a larger share of the U.S. gasoline market, strengthening […]
Renewable Diesel Economics Continue Outpacing Sustainable Aviation Fuel
LUBBOCK, TX – High diesel prices are improving the competitive position of biofuels, but sustainable […]
Ethanol Production Climbs As Gasoline Demand Strengthens Again
NASHVILLE, TN – U.S. ethanol production increased during the week ending August 21 as gasoline […]
Prickly Pear Research Targets Markets For Drought-Ready Crop
COLLEGE STATION, TX – Texas A&M AgriLife researchers are studying whether prickly pear cactus could […]
Biofuel Plants Near Capacity As Feedstock Demand Grows
LUBBOCK, TX – U.S. biodiesel and renewable diesel plants may need to operate near maximum […]
Tight RIN Supplies Could Support Renewable Diesel Demand
WASHINGTON, DC – Tight supplies of Renewable Identification Number credits could keep biomass-based diesel incentives […]
Record Ethanol Blend Rate Strengthens Corn Demand Outlook
NASHVILLE, TN – The U.S. ethanol blend rate reached a record 11.29 percent in May […]
Indiana Ethanol Expansion Adds Major Local Corn Demand
NASHVILLE, TN – Indiana corn growers could gain a major new market as POET doubles […]
Ethanol Production Falls While Stocks Continue Building Higher
NASHVILLE, TN – U.S. ethanol production fell to its lowest weekly level since early May, […]
Brazil Ethanol Expansion Changes Global Corn Demand Picture
NASHVILLE, TN – Brazil’s growing ethanol industry could reshape global grain competition as the country […]
Ethanol Stocks Drop As Exports Reach 13-Week High
LUBBOCK, TX – U.S. ethanol production pulled back in early July, but export demand strengthened, […]
Ethanol And DDGS Exports Rebound Strongly In May
LUBBOCK, TX – U.S. ethanol and dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) exports improved in […]
Ethanol Output Hits 11-Week High As Demand Rises
NASHVILLE, TN – U.S. ethanol production climbed to an 11-week high as gasoline demand improved […]
Regenerative Rule Opens Biofuel Premium Door For Farmers
WASHINGTON, DC – Farmers may soon have a clearer way to turn conservation practices into […]
45Z Update Advances Biofuel Market Certainty For Farmers
NASHVILLE, TN – Biofuel producers and farmers are one step closer to usable 45Z Clean […]
Panama Canal Changes Highlight Ethanol Freight Market Opportunities
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA – A new Panama Canal draft limit is a reminder that water […]
Ethanol Exports Stay Ahead Despite April Market Pullback
LUBBOCK, TX – U.S. ethanol exports slowed in April but remained ahead of last year’s […]
Gasoline Demand Supports Ethanol Blending Despite Production Decline
NASHVILLE, TN – Stronger gasoline demand lifted ethanol blending to a 52-week high even as […]
Clean Fuels Reports Add Transparency For Renewable Markets
NASHVILLE, TN – Clean Fuels Alliance America is launching National Fuel Quality Reports to give […]
Biofuel Rules Tighten Soybean Oil Crush Demand Outlook
NASHVILLE, TN – Soybean crush demand is getting stronger support from federal biofuel policy, with […]
Ethanol Output Rises As Corn Demand Signals Strengthen
NASHVILLE, TN – Ethanol production moved higher again last week, giving corn demand another supportive […]
Biofuel Policy Drives Soybean Oil Demand Higher Again
NASHVILLE, TN – U.S. soybean oil demand is expected to climb in 2026/27 as federal […]
Global Oilseed Output Rises As Biofuel Demand Grows
NASHVILLE, TN – Global oilseed production is forecast to reach a record in 2026/27 as […]
Ethanol Production Rises As Stocks Drop Sharply Nationwide
LUBBOCK, TX – Ethanol production climbed to a four-week high while inventories fell to their […]
House E15 Vote Brings Biofuel Win to Farmers
WASHINGTON, DC – The House vote to allow year-round E15 sales gives corn, sorghum, and […]
Ethanol Output Edges Higher As Demand Softens Modestly
NASHVILLE, TN – According to EIA data analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association, U.S. ethanol […]
March Ethanol And DDGS Exports Post Strong Gains
NASHVILLE, TN – U.S. ethanol and distillers’ grains exports both moved higher in March, adding […]
Ethanol Output Slows As Stocks Fall And Exports
NASHVILLE, TN – U.S. ethanol production slowed in the latest reporting week, while inventories tightened […]
EPA Biofuel Rule Tightens D4 RIN Market Outlook
URBANA, IL – EPA’s final renewable fuel rule for 2026 and 2027 is expected to […]
Ethanol Output Drops While Stocks Push Higher Nationwide
NASHVILLE, TN – U.S. ethanol production moved lower in the week ending April 17, even […]
California Fuel Policy Shifts Ethanol Toward Carbon Markets
LUBBOCK, TX – California’s fuel system is not built around higher ethanol blends like E15, […]
Data Centers Drive Long-Term Energy Demand Growth Outlook
LUBBOCK, TX – Rising electricity demand tied to data centers is emerging as a major […]