The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held a hearing Wednesday to discuss the Renewable Fuels for Ocean-Going Vessels Act, introduced earlier this year by Sens. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). The legislation would open new markets for U.S. farmers and biodiesel renewable diesel producers by allowing them to preserve Renewable Identification Number credits (RINs) under the Renewable …
ST. LOUIS’ YIELD LAB INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF H.A.R.V.E.S.T. AGTECH, NEXT-GENERATION OF IN2 AGTECH PROGRAM
St. Louis, MO – The Yield Lab Institute (YLI) announced today the launch of a new platform called H.A.R.V.E.S.T. AgTech, the next generation of a proven incubator that will further accelerate technical resources and funding for the global agtech startup community. H.A.R.V.E.S.T. (Harnessing Agricultural Research and Venture Ecosystems for Sustainable Technology) builds on the strong foundation of the Wells Fargo …
Denali Transforms Organic Waste into More Than 12 Billion Pounds of Animal Feed, Fertilizers and Compost in 2024
Recycled agriculture-grade products fed nearly 50,000 cattle and enriched more than 100,000 acres of farmland Russellville, Ark. – September 10, 2025 — Denali, the nation’s leading recycler of organics, announced today that it collected and transformed organic materials into 12 billion pounds of high-quality agriculture-grade products, which helped build resilience for American agriculture, supporting healthy soils, nourishing livestock, and reducing …
MAHA Report Focuses on Science and Research
The Make America Healthy Again Commission released its Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy on Tuesday with more than 120 initiatives to “advance gold-standard science, realign incentives, increase public awareness, and strengthen private-sector collaboration.” “This strategy represents the most sweeping reform agenda in modern history—realigning our food and health systems, driving education, and unleashing science to protect America’s children and …
California Fuel Retailers Welcoming E15
As the California State Senate was voting to approve sales of E15, the Renewable Fuels Association was in San Diego kicking off a major educational effort to help retailers and others in the transportation fuel industry prepare for the opportunity. RFA Senior Vice President of Industry Relations and Market Development Robert White says they hosted three E15 workshops at the …
Land O’Lakes, Inc. and Local Ag Retailers Announce Participation in AgRogue Growth Partners to Find, Fund and Scale New Ag Technologies
Harnessing the strengths of its cooperative system, Land O’Lakes, Inc. and a select group of ag retail partners will invest in the future of ag innovation ARDEN HILLS, Minn. (Sept. 3, 2025) — Today, Land O’Lakes, Inc. unveiled its participation in AgRogue Growth Partners, a bold initiative aimed at harnessing the strength of the cooperative model to fast-track the discovery, …
Ethanol Report on FPS Biofuels Buzz
Ethanol was in the spotlight at the 2025 Farm Progress Show with USDA predicting a record corn crop that needs to find a home through increased exports and domestic demand and the Renewable Fuels Association once again had a strong presence at the show held in the heart of the Corn Belt. This episode of The Ethanol Report podcast features …
DWFI Podcast 45 – Unexpected Connections: From Chance Encounters to Global Impact
This episode of the Water for Food Podcast explores the valuable collaborations that can arise from in-person interactions, even in a digital age. Host Frances Hayes, DWFI director of communications and public relations, shares a story that perfectly illustrates the lasting impact of those face-to-face moments, which can lead to unexpected and valuable partnerships. Adam Keough, program manager with Catholic …
ZimmCast 750 – Interviews from Farm Progress Show
Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. I’m Chuck Zimmerman. It has been a busy time for the the ZimmComm Team in the past few weeks. After the Tech Hub Live conference it was on the way to the Southern Peanut Growers Conference, Ag Media Summit, ACE Annual Meeting and the Farm Progress Show. I’m on my way home from the …
2025 American Coalition for Ethanol Conference
The American Coalition for Ethanol’s (ACE) 38th annual conference was held August 20–22 at the new Canopy by Hilton in downtown Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This year’s theme is “Homefield Advantage,” focusing on the countless benefits ethanol delivers and how ACE is working to help its members unlock new market opportunities. Preview interview with Katie Muckenhirn, ACE Vice President of …
PowerPollen Unveils Autonomous, AI-Powered Ground Fleet for Commercial Corn Production
Live field demo reveals patent-pending system that doubles yields with half the pollen, integrating seamlessly into PowerPollen’s end-to-end pollination platform AMES, Iowa — August 20, 2025 — PowerPollen, the leader in breakthrough pollination technology for increased agricultural productivity and profitability, announced the launch of its next-generation fully autonomous AI-enabled precision pollen application system — a breakthrough designed to transform large-scale …
AgGateway Releases Revised Data Ethics and Stewardship White Paper
This revision of the organization’s long-standing document includes consideration of emerging and evolving trends in agriculture data. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | August 14, 2025 | The rapid advancement of data-driven technologies in agriculture offers immense potential to enhance productivity, sustainability, and economic resilience. However, this increasing reliance on data also brings ethical, legal, and stewardship challenges that must be addressed …
Arkion Life Sciences Announces Promotions
NEW CASTLE, DE, Aug. 13, 2025 – Arkion Life Sciences announced today the promotion of two executives in its EgCel® IgY Technology business unit. Shawn W. Jones, PhD, has been promoted to Director of Innovation & Manufacturing, EgCel IgY Technology and Michelle Tollefson has been promoted to Director of Commercialization, EgCel IgY Technology. Both are key executives within the business …
VANE Agricultural Insurance Solutions Appoints Clayton Becker as Chief Operating Officer
[New Prague, Minnesota] – August 6, 2025 – VANE Agricultural Insurance Solutions, a leading provider of custom agricultural insurance, announced today the appointment of Clayton Becker as Chief Operating Officer. Becker will be responsible for overseeing the company’s day-to-day operations, driving business development, and accelerating sales growth while ensuring operational excellence. Becker brings a wealth of experience in agriculture, with …
Traction Ag Launches Accounting Integration with Keystone Cooperative
Integration automates Keystone Cooperative billing processing, eliminating manual data entry for farmers Auburn, Ind., August 5, 2025 — Traction Ag Inc., a leading provider of farm accounting and operations software, today announced its latest billing integration with Keystone Cooperative. This new workflow enables Keystone Cooperative bills to sync directly into Traction Ag’s cloud-based platform, reducing manual data entry and ensuring …