Spring is here at last and after a rough winter in most of the country there are lots of people ready to hit the road and enjoy some warmer weather activities, like motorcycle riding and fishing, for example. In this episode of the Ethanol Report, Renewable Fuels Association Vice President of Industry Relations Robert White talks about some of the …
2019 Agri-Pulse Ag and Food Policy Summit
The 2019 Agri-Pulse Ag and Food Policy Summit was held March 18 at the National Press Club with the theme: Shaping Farm and Food Policy Strategies for 2040. The Summit is an educational event organized by Agri-Pulse, the nation’s leading media company for farm and food policy information. This virtual ag newsroom includes links to photos and audio content available …
RFA Addresses Current Ethanol Issues
The Renewable Fuels Association held a media conference call today to discuss a number of current issues facing the ethanol industry, including EPA’s just released E15 RVP/RIN reform proposal, pending petitions for more small refiner exemptions, and final 2018 data confirming ethanol demand destruction, as well as a new analysis showing a year-over-year decrease in domestic ethanol usage for the …
2019 National Ag Day
President Donald J. Trump proclaimed March 14, 2019 as National Ag Day, the third year that the administration has publicly recognized National Ag Day as a salute to the contributions of America’s farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses. Sen. Pat Roberts, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Steve Censky and California Representative Doug LaMalfa joined members of the agricultural community in Washington DC to …
EPA Proposes E15 Waiver and RIN Market Rule
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released proposed regulatory changes Tuesday that would allow gasoline blended with up to 15 percent ethanol (E15) to receive a Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) waiver for the summer months, the same as E10. In the same rule, EPA is also proposing changes to the renewable identification number (RIN) compliance system under the Renewable Fuel Standard …
Presidion Ag Announces the Official Granting of Patent
Presidion Ag. announces the official granting of U.S. Patent No. 10,221,108 on March 5th, 2019 from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. This patent contains multiple claims of a composition comprised of Urea, NBPT and Dimethyl Sulfoxide. Presidion Ag. is the Exclusive licensee in the United States of this patented technology. In addition to Presidion Ag. having the exclusive …
Dr. John Thomson to Lead U.S. Sales for Creamino
Veteran nutritionist Dr. John Thomson has joined AlzChem Animal Health as the U.S. Sales Manager for Feed Additives. During his career, Thomson has managed research programs with a number of different feed and nutrition companies, provided technical support and training to customers and staff, and worked with customers to implement improvements. Recently, he was responsible for the management of research …
Ethanol Report from Commodity Classic
Whether or not EPA can get to the finish line with a rule allowing year round sales of E15 before June 1 was a major topic of discussion last week, from hearings on Capitol Hill to the stage of the Commodity Classic in Orlando. First, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue told the House Agriculture Committee that the rule would not be …
2019 Mid-South Farm and Gin Show
The 67th Annual Mid-South Farm & Gin Show was held March 1 & 2, 2019 at the Memphis Cook Convention Center. Sponsored by Southern Cotton Ginners Association and Foundation and Delta Farm Press, the show regularly attracts approximately 20,000 domestic and international decision-makers. This virtual ag newsroom, sponsored by FMC Agricultural Solutions, includes links to photos and audio content available …
AMVAC at 2019 Commodity Classic
Since 1945, AMVAC® Chemical Corporation has successfully served the results-driven global markets through development, manufacturing and marketing products for agricultural and commercial use. AMVAC brought the latest information on its diverse portfolio to corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum growers to the 2019 Commodity Classic in Orlando, FL. This virtual ag newsroom includes links to photos and audio content available free …
Veris Unveils Tillage and Planter Mounted Soil Sensors
New tools enable growers to see and respond to changing field conditions At the 2019 Commodity Classic in Orlando, Veris Technologies introduced the world’s first real-time sensor suite that measures four critical soil features while planting or tilling. The iScan+ optimizes implement adjustments and warns against yield robbing mistakes with real-time insight into changing soil conditions. All while providing high-resolution …
New Ag International Looks Forward to High Tech Agriculture Week in Dublin, March 2019
New Ag International is delighted to announce its involvement in a week of high-tech agriculture in Dublin 25-29th March. Covering the latest developments in plant nutrition, smart fertilizer, biostimulants and digital agriculture, this series of events offers a unique opportunity for attendees. The week will bring together three conferences and two exhibitions under one roof at the Citywest Hotel, the …
Ethanol Report with #RFANEC Highlights
Orlando was the site of the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) 24th annual National Ethanol Conference February 11-13, 2019. As always, the event was loaded with headline speakers and information on the latest industry issues. In this edition of the Ethanol Report, we have some of the highlights from #RFANEC, including comments from RFA president and CEO Geoff Cooper, former Sen. …
2019 Crop Insurance and Reinsurance Bureau Annual Meeting
This is the virtual newsroom for the Crop Insurance and Reinsurance Bureau 55th annual meeting held February 13-15, 2019 in San Diego, California. This virtual ag newsroom includes links to digital media content available free of charge for digital or print publication or broadcast. Photos 2019 Crop Insurance and Reinsurance Annual Meeting photo album Audio Optimism in Crop Insurance Reinsurance …
2019 National Ethanol Conference
This is the virtual newsroom for the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) 24th annual National Ethanol Conference held February 11-13, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. The NEC is the most widely attended executive level conference for the ethanol industry featuring the annual State of the Industry address, as well as speakers and sessions on the top issues of the day. This virtual …