Navigator CO2 Ventures has taken the step of voluntarily withdrawing its application for a section of its carbon capture pipeline in Illinois, citing the need to reevaluate the $3.5 billion project’s route.
Fertilizer manufacturers experienced a significant uptick in their stock prices following a surprise attack by Hamas on Israel, which has raised concerns about the potential impact on global fertilizer supplies.
Kommersant reported the ban would be lifted only on pipeline exports of diesel, and that volumes may be subject to quotas to avoid surges in wholesale prices.
Two small refiners are once again challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to deny small refinery exemptions (SREs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).
Chinese exports to the Group of Seven (G7) industrial nations have seen a notable 7% decrease between March 2022 and August of this year, according to Geneva-based Trade Data Monitor.
U.S. processors crushed 169.0 million bu. of soybeans during August, according to USDA, which was 2.6 million bu. less than the average pre-report estimate.
This collaboration aims to meet the surging demand for low-carbon biofuels, which are increasingly powering various modes of transportation, including trucks, buses, and airplanes.
The Senate Ag Committee is actively considering increased oversight of foreign investments in U.S. farmland, prompted by growing concerns, particularly regarding China.
A recent report highlights that food insecurity remains a pressing issue even six months after the conclusion of expanded government assistance programs designed to address pandemic-related challenges.
Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) introduced a crop insurance reform bill aimed at reducing costs and better targeting support toward small and mid-sized farmers.
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack discussed the issue of foreign ownership of U.S. agricultural land and businesses during a White House briefing in anticipation of an upcoming Senate Agriculture Committee hearing on the topic.
As carbon capture pipeline projects gain momentum, questions are emerging regarding how the associated tax credits will impact farmers and conservation efforts.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been called upon to enhance its oversight of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program to prevent fraudulent activities and circumvention of program rules...
Some of the key provisions within the proposal encompass the introduction of whistleblower protections and the strengthening of penalties for employers charging prohibited fees to visa workers.
The National Corn Growers Assoc. expressed criticism of a draft report from EPA’s Science Advisory Board, which questions whether increasing ethanol usage can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions...
The latest ENSO forecast from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the U.S. Climate Prediction Center today implied El Niño may be peaking already.
Every year, typically in late September or early October, Beijing unveils its import quotas for the following year, covering essential agricultural products such as wheat, rice, corn, cotton and sugar.
Oil production cuts that Saudi Arabia and Russia extended to the end of 2023 will create a “significant supply shortfall” and threaten a renewed surge in price volatility, the International Energy Agency (IEA) warned.
The Panama Canal anticipates that extreme drought conditions will persist into next year, continuing to hinder the passage of vessels through the crucial interoceanic waterway.
Environmental organizations have taken legal action by filing a lawsuit in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco, aiming to compel EPA to increase its oversight of large livestock feeding operations.
November soybeans started the week off strong, rallying 6 cents to $13.69. December soybean meal closed $3.50 higher at $404.90. December soyoil ended the day unchanged at 60.50 cents.
Farm debt continued to rise, particularly non-real estate loans, with outstanding agricultural loan balances at commercial banks increasing by about 5%, according to an ag finance update from the Kansas City Fed.
President Biden’s administration likely will delay until December a decision on whether to make it easier for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made from corn-based ethanol to qualify for subsidies under the climate law.
U.S. farm groups and farm state lawmakers want higher reference prices in the upcoming farm bill. However, an environmental activist group, the Environmental Working Group (EWG), has raised concerns.
USDA forecasts net farm income will decline $41.7 billion (22.8%) from last year’s record to $141.3 billion in 2023, though that’s up from its February outlook of $136.9 billion.
Indonesian state energy company Pertamina plans to mix more of its gasoline products with ethanol in 2024 in a bid to offer alternative fuels to the public, its chief executive said.
The El Niño weather phenomenon will exacerbate the effects of India’s rice export ban and Russia’s withdrawal from the Black Sea grain deal, according to the Financial Times.
