Tag: Todd Neeley
Court Puts Iowa Ag Trespass Law on Hold – DTN Dec 5, 2019
The state of Iowa cannot enforce a new ag trespass law signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds last March, after a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction this week in a […]
Biofuels: Sen. Grassley Hopeful Trump Changes RFS Rule – DTN Dec 4, 2019
With a proposed rule to account for small-refinery exemptions in the Renewable Fuel Standard now in the EPA’s hands, Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, told agriculture journalists on Tuesday he’s hopeful […]
Biofuels: EPA Still Not Backing Up RFS Promises – DTN Nov 27, 2019
As the final days wane in a public comment period on the latest Renewable Fuel Standard proposal, indications are President Donald Trump is aware farmers and ethanol producers are unhappy […]
Farm Credit Chief: Strong System But Rising Debt Issues – DTN Nov 21, 2019
Though agriculture is experiencing pressures on a number of fronts, the head of the Farm Credit Administration told federal lawmakers on Tuesday the overall credit system remains in good shape. […]
Ohio Governor Announces Plan to Tackle Phosphorus Runoff – DTN Nov 19, 2019
Five years after a toxic algae bloom in Lake Erie contaminated drinking water in Toledo, Ohio, the state’s governor this week announced a plan to expand conservation efforts. In August […]
U.S. Poultry: China Lifts 4-Year Ban, Good News for Producers – DTN Nov 18, 2019
Poultry exports from the United States to China will resume after the Chinese government lifted a four-year ban on Thursday, as the nation struggles to meet protein demands in light […]
Trade Aid Payments Coming Before Thanksgiving – DTN Nov 15, 2019
The Trump administration announced a second tranche of 2019 Market Facilitation Program payments on Friday. According to a USDA news release, payments will begin the week before Thanksgiving. MFP for […]
Corn Belt Farmers Face Propane Shortage – DTN Nov 8, 2019
As of Wednesday morning, Harmony, Minnesota, farmers Jeff and Roxi Thompson were having no problem finding enough propane to dry their corn crop. That all changed by Wednesday evening. “We […]
Biofuels: Industry Testifies on Harm from RFS Waivers – DTN Oct 30, 2019
Siouxland Energy Cooperative in Iowa has experienced firsthand the recent ups and downs of the Renewable Fuel Standard. When the EPA granted 31 new small-refinery exemptions on August 9, it […]
Ag And Ethanol Groups Take Legal Action Against EPA’s Latest Blending Waivers Oct 24, 2019
Biofuels and agriculture groups have filed a legal challenge against EPA’s approval of 31 additional small-refinery exemptions in August. The petition was filed yesterday in the U.S. Court of Appeals […]