Fuel
“A lot of people looked at the smaller landlocked crush facilities and said, ‘Does that make sense?” I think those locations will go away, and I’m not sure they should have been there to begin with,” Fife says.
West Texas intermediate crude oil prices hit an 11-month low of $73.60 per barrel Monday before rebounding to close higher. So, what is driving the market and how long will these lower price levels last?
Supplies of diesel in the United States are some of the tightest in history, down to a 25-day supply. So, is there a chance of running out?
As consumers plan to refrain from buying fuel over the Independence Day weekend, what is the likelihood of seeing an impact on prices?
A team of researchers is working to introduce genes that increase the genetic diversity of the plant and allow it to produce higher levels of oil, which could then be introduced in crops that don’t produce oil today.
AgriTalk Host Chip Flory says some people would argue E25 or E30 is the proper blending target.
Venture Global penned an agreement to supply a German company, EnBW, with natural gas. Policy analysts say the deal will put pressure on the U.S. government to establish export restrictions amid rising gas costs.
Ethanol plants throughout the country are shutting its doors or limiting hours. It’s partly due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Yet, there are other factors at play which include less demand for ethanol and gasoline.
American companies will soon be exporting liquefied natural gas to Europe.
Fracking technology tips the favor back to domestic natural gas and fertilizer production
With supply chain disruptions, what investments are you considering to ensure you have the inputs and flexibility you need?
The DEF shortage story centered on the largest users of DEF – truckers. What’s causing the possible shortage and are the concerns imminent? John Phipps looks into the issue in John’s World.
While diesel fuel prices are off their summer peak the high cost is hitting hard at the farm level.
Infuriating price increases are the topic of the day, and but like the 80’s, rising inflation is driven largely by energy and the price of oil. It’s now less about the supply of oil, and more about refining capacity.
The move is contingent on legislative action, which would temporarily lift the 18.3 cents tax per gallon on gasoline and 24 cents tax per gallon on diesel during the summer months.
Diesel prices are causing sticker shock, as fears of a possible diesel shortage are growing. It’s not just retail diesel prices that are rapidly rising. Some farmers report booking off-road diesel for above $5.
Diesel prices hit $5.58 a gallon on Friday, smashing another record. With NOAA predicting an above-normal hurricane season, it could introduce more trouble for already short diesel supplies.
Even with the partial ban by the European Union, one industry expert says it’s possible diesel prices will see a slight reprieve in the coming weeks; however, it won’t come in the form of dollars.
U.S. diesel prices are the highest ever, with warnings of shortages, especially in the eastern U.S., and the most intensive part of the farming season is still ahead.
CEO of ClearFlame says its modified diesel engines in trucks and farm machinery offer the same power and performance of traditional diesel engines but with lower fuel costs and fewer emissions. Look for them this summer.
As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues, soaring crude prices mean higher pump prices in the U.S. What are gas and diesel prices in your area?
Since May 2020, the national average retail prices of fuels have nearly doubled. So, what’s driving the increase in prices? John Phipps breaks down the reality of politics versus economics.
Oil prices rose by about 2% on Monday, extending gains as an energy crisis grips major economies amid a pick-up in economic activity and restrained supplies from major producers.
Auga says its M1 tractor can replace a 400 horsepower diesel tractor and run for up to 12 hours thanks to larger, quick-change gas cartridges.
LP is 3 cents lower on the week at $1.01 per gallon. February 2016 natural gas opened today at $2.29 -- up 37 cents from our last Fuels in Focus. Farm Diesel is 5 cents lower on the week at an average of
LP is unchanged on the week at $1.02 per gallon. March 2016 natural gas opened today at $2.13 -- down 1 cent from our last Fuels in Focus. Farm Diesel is 3 cents lower on the week at an average of $1.56 per gallon
LP is a penny lower on the week at $1.01 per gallon. March 2016 natural gas opened today at $2.12 -- down 1 cent from our last Fuels in Focus. Farm Diesel is 11 cents lower on the week at an average of $1.45 per g
LP is a penny higher on the week at $1.02 per gallon. April 2016 natural gas is at $1.77 -- up 15 cents from our last Fuels in Focus. Farm Diesel is 2 cents higher on the week at an average of $1.47 per gallon.
LP is down 3 cents on the week at $1.02 per gallon. June 2016 natural gas opened today at $2.14 -- unchanged from our last Fuels in Focus. Farm Diesel is 3 cents higher on the week at an average of $1.64
LP is unchanged on the week at $1.01 per gallon. June 2016 natural gas opened today at $2.03 -- down a dime from our last Fuels in Focus. Farm Diesel is 4 cents higher on the week at an average of $1.73 per gallon