U.S. ethanol producers are finally getting the chance to take full advantage of the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit, which was first created under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, then extended and modified in the One Big Beautiful Bill of 2025, and is in the last stages of a final rule. Earlier this month, the IRS published …
2026 AgGateway Annual Meeting Preview
The 2026 AgGateway Annual Meeting & Conference is coming up November 9-11 in Nashville, Tennessee. The theme of the meeting this year is Driving The Future of Connected Agriculture and the key words are Implement, Impact and Advocate, according to AgGateway President and CEO Brent Kemp. “Our members and Ag Gateway don’t just develop standards. We implement standards and resources, …
DWFI Podcast 56 – Water, Climate and Health
In this episode of the Water for Food Podcast, Taylor Dahl talks with Dr. Jesse Bell about his recent trips to Mongolia for COP17 and Sweden for World Water Week. They explore how drought, water resilience and human health are connected, and why communities need to move from reacting to drought to planning and preparing for its impacts. Jesse also …
Farm Bill Reported Out of Senate Ag Committee
The Senate Agriculture Committee met again Wednesday for the first time in over a month to re-vote on the Agriculture Act of 2026 – the farm bill, including E15 – and pass it along party lines by a vote of 12 to 11. Republicans prevailed on the vote this time with the presence of both Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and …
President Trump Reinforces Commitment to Ranchers
Flanked by beef producers from around the country, President Donald Trump signed Executive Orders on Friday and USDA made additional announcements supporting America’s ranchers and protecting our nation’s cattle herd. The orders and announcements include efforts to allow on-farm meat processing, stricter enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act, protecting herds from gray wolves, and studying implementation of mandatory Country …
Ethanol Report from the 2026 Farm Progress Show
The 2026 Farm Progress Show kicked off September 1 in Boone, Iowa with breaking news for the ethanol industry. On Monday, the Environmental Protection Agency announced new small refinery exemptions for the 2025 compliance year, along with a plan to reallocate the lost volume. And second, breaking in the wee hours of Tuesday morning, California lawmakers passed a fix to …
2026 Farm Progress Show
The 2026 Farm Progress Show, held September 1-3, in Boone, Iowa, is the nation’s largest outdoor agricultural trade show, featuring hundreds of exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge farming innovations, equipment, and technology. The show features nearly 600 exhibitors, including the Renewable Fuels Association and Syngenta Seeds. This virtual ag newsroom includes links to photos and audio content available free of charge for …
DWFI Podcast 55 – Food Security and National Security
Food and agriculture are more connected to national security than most people realize. In this episode of the Water for Food Podcast, host Frances Hayes sits down with Meghan Jackson, Director for Food, Agriculture and Environment Security at the National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI) at the University of Nebraska. They discuss how we can protect the nation’s crops, livestock and …
Veteran Ag Leaders Launch Restore American Agriculture
Veteran agriculture leaders concerned about the future of the nation and its food producers have launched Restore American Agriculture, a new effort formed to press Congress and the Administration for a serious response to the farm crisis. Speakers: Jon Doggett, Past CEO, National Corn Growers Association Pam Johnson, Retired Iowa Farmer and Past President, National Corn Growers Association Bob Dinneen, …
2026 ACE Conference
The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) 39th annual conference takes place August 19-21 at the Minneapolis Marriott City Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This year’s theme, “Fueling Freedom,” builds on America’s 250th anniversary celebration in 2026 and highlights how ethanol expands fuel choice, relieves pain at the pump, boosts rural economies, and strengthens U.S. energy security. This virtual ag newsroom includes …
Ethanol Report on Growing Ethanol Demand
While there has been a lot of focus this summer on getting year-round E15 through Congress, ethanol demand has been quietly growing as a result of the conflict in the Middle East and a new women’s softball league has been promoting E15 nationwide. This edition of The Ethanol Report podcast features Robert White, Senior VP for Industry Relations & Market …
ZimmCast 763 – The Presidents of ACN & LPC
Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. In this episode I’m going to talk with the new presidents of the AgComm Network and Livestock Publications Council. They took over those positions during the recent Ag Media Summit. I’m going to start with Joel Reichenberger, Senior Editor, DTN, Progressive Farmer, new president of ACN. Then you’ll hear from Anne Kimmey, Founder/CEO, Cultivate …
DWFI Podcast 54 – Decoding water quality at the Water Sciences Lab
In this episode, we go behind the scenes of the Water Sciences Laboratory at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Host Frances Hayes sits down with Research Lab Manager Jennah Duncan to explore the vital work of monitoring our water resources. From the advanced technology of mass spectrometry and isotopic analysis to the real-world impact of agricultural management, we discuss how lab …
Huma Proud to Offer New 4-in-1 Control for Farmers
Huma® is proud to offer its new PROUD 4™ to the marketplace during this challenging time for agriculture to provide farmers of various crops a four-in-one nematicide, miticide, fungicide and insecticide for broad-spectrum control of pests both above and below the ground. “So if you’ve got soil-borne pathogens or if you’ve got nematodes, it’s an excellent product to apply to …
2026 ACE Conference Preview
The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) 39th annual conference is taking place August 19-21 in Minneapolis, focusing on the theme of “Fueling Freedom” and building on America’s 250th anniversary celebration in 2026 by highlighting how ethanol expands fuel choice, relieves pain at the pump, boosts rural economies, and strengthens U.S. energy security. The agenda will feature several key speakers, including …