The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today released proposed biofuel blending volumes under the Renewable Fuel Standard. The agency proposed that refiners must blend 15 billion gallons of conventional biofuels in 2026 and 2027. In response to the development, the National Corn Growers Association President Kenneth Hartman Jr. issued the following statement on the proposal: “We …
Category: Ag News
Jun 13
Leaders Praise EPA’s Proposed Repeal of Biden-Harris EPA Regulations for Power Plants, Which Would Spark Industry and Save Americans More than $1B
This week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that EPA is proposing to repeal all “greenhouse gas” emissions standards for the power sector under Section 111 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and amendments to the 2024 Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), which directly targeted American energy production and resulted in …
Jun 13
Dr. Rosslyn Biggs Provides Update of New World Screwworm’s Northward Progress
The threat of New World Screwworm (NWS), Cochliomyia hominivorax, continues to plague cattle producers in Mexico. Eradicated from the continental U.S., this parasitic fly poses growing risks to livestock and wildlife as its range has expanded moving northward in Mexico. Additionally, as of June 2025, the Mexican Health Ministry has confirmed 13 human cases of …
Jun 13
Sheri Glazier on Engaging Dietitians in Beef Advocacy
Sheri Glazier, the Dirt Road Dietitian, is known for her work to connect registered dietitians with food production. She recently represented the Oklahoma Beef Council at the multistate Nutrition Adventure event designed to connect registered dietitians with the people and practices behind beef production. Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Glazier about the event. …
Jun 13
Growth Energy: EPA’s RVO Proposal Upholds Commitment to Biofuels, Strengthens Rural America
Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, issued the following statement after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its latest renewable volume obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard. The proposal applies to 2026 and 2027, stipulating that the nation’s refiners must blend 15 billion gallons of conventional biofuels into the nation’s fuel …
Jun 13
Common Ground Summit Drives Policy Change and Rallies Support for Livestock Producers
The Common Ground Summit, a landmark gathering of agricultural stakeholders held in April, is making significant strides in shaping policies to protect America’s family farms and ranches. As a direct result of the summit’s advocacy, U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Mississippi) introduced the Helping Ensure Rural Inheritance Transfers Are Generationally Enduring Act, or HERITAGE Act, June …
Jun 13
Clean Fuels Welcomes EPA’s 2026-27 RFS Rule Proposal
Proposal meets the industry’s expected biomass-based diesel volume of 5.25 billion gallons for 2026Proposal exceeds industry’s expected BBD volumes but program changes will require careful evaluation Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America thanked EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin for releasing the overdue proposed rule to set 2026 and 2027 Renewable Fuel Standard volumes and taking action to …
Jun 13
ASA Applauds EPA Proposal on Renewable Volume Obligations
Soybean farmers excited for new era of the RFS that puts farmers first and strengthens the domestic biofuel industry. The Environmental Protection Agency released its long-awaited renewable volume obligation proposal for 2026 and 2027, which included historic increases in biomass-based diesel volumes and recommendations to strengthen domestic markets for U.S. soybean farmers. “As we celebrate …
Jun 13
Finalized 10-Year Sage Grouse Study Confirms Benefits of Grazing
Today, the University of Idaho released the finalized results of their 10-year study looking into the impacts of grazing on greater sage grouse populations. The study concluded that cattle grazing does not negatively impact greater sage grouse and can only benefit the species through building robust habitat, increasing forage, and reducing invasive grasses that lead to catastrophic …
Jun 13
Building Financial Skills at an Early Age can Pay Big Dividends
Financial security is a life goal for everyone, and building the skills to achieve that goal starts at an early age. Learning money management skills early in life will help children develop good habits, said Mengya Wang, Oklahoma State University Extension finance specialist. “Children start to develop financial attitude at 5 to 6 years old,” Wang said. “This …
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