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Congress Weighs E15, Farm Bill and More Aid With No Clear Path Forward
04/14/2026 | 5:02 pm CDT

Congress Weighs E15, Farm Bill and More Aid With No Clear Path Forward

Four lawmakers on the House and Senate Agriculture Committees met with reporters on Tuesday about agricultural challenges. Each pointed to strong bipartisan support for aiding farmers, but the four members also reflected that there is little consensus on how to advance key legislative priorities.

WASHINGTON (DTN) — Congress has multiple priorities to help farmers — year-round E15, a full farm bill, and $15 billion in direct aid — but…

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Court Turns Away Poultry Settlements in Illinois River Watershed Pollution Case
04/14/2026 | 10:09 am CDT

Court Turns Away Poultry Settlements in Illinois River Watershed Pollution Case

A federal court rejected multi-million-dollar settlements between Oklahoma and poultry companies over Illinois River phosphorous pollution, finding the agreements fell far short of the court's December 2025 judgment.

This article was originally published at 7:14 a.m. CDT on Tuesday, April 14. It was last updated with additional information at 10:09 a.m. CDT on…

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Biofuel Groups Push 45Z Rule as Delayed USDA Emissions Tool Clouds Tax Credit Value
04/07/2026 | 3:38 pm CDT

Biofuel Groups Push 45Z Rule as Delayed USDA Emissions Tool Clouds Tax Credit Value

Monday marked the closing of the comment period for IRS's update of the 45Z rule, which includes changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) to eliminate issues around indirect land use change and foreign feedstocks outside of North America, among other changes. Biofuel groups highlighted that they still need USDA to complete its work on a feedstock carbon calculator.

OMAHA (DTN) — Biofuel groups are pressing the IRS and Treasury Department to finalize a rule for the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit as…

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Yes, We Have a Lot of Oil. Opening the Hormuz Strait Still Matters
04/06/2026 | 11:14 am CDT

Yes, We Have a Lot of Oil. Opening the Hormuz Strait Still Matters

With Iran in firm control of the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices are likely to remain elevated. There's even talk of $200-a-barrel oil.

Two hundred dollars a barrel. Now there’s an eye-catching number. Indeed, it grabs the eye and refuses to let go. Heaven help us — farmers,…

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USDA Budget Proposal Signals Shift Away From Food Aid, Rural Development
04/06/2026 | 8:52 am CDT

USDA Budget Proposal Signals Shift Away From Food Aid, Rural Development

President Donald Trump's FY 2027 budget proposes a 19% cut to USDA discretionary spending, reducing funding for research, rural development and food aid while shrinking agency staffing. The plan emphasizes eliminating programs the administration opposes while boosting funding to reorganize the department and cut staff in Washington, D.C.

OMAHA (DTN) — President Donald Trump’s proposed budget for USDA again calls for making a nearly 20% cut to discretionary programs the administration doesn’t support.

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USDA Halts REAP Grant Applications as Rising Energy Costs Squeeze Farmers
04/01/2026 | 3:57 pm CDT

USDA Halts REAP Grant Applications as Rising Energy Costs Squeeze Farmers

The Trump administration has frozen grant applications under the Renewable Energy for America Program because the Trump administration is pressing to curb subsidies for projects using solar, wind and other renewable energy sources. REAP is a popular program that largely funds only small-scale projects such as rooftop solar on barns or more energy-efficient irrigation systems.

This article was originally posted at 3:05 p.m. CDT on Wednesday, April 1. It was last updated at 3:57 p.m. CDT on Wednesday, April 1.

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EPA Eases DEF Sensor Rules, But Keeps DEF Emission Requirements in Place
03/30/2026 | 3:48 pm CDT

EPA Eases DEF Sensor Rules, But Keeps DEF Emission Requirements in Place

EPA did not eliminate diesel exhaust fluid rules, which have been a problem for farmers and truck drivers because of failure rates, but issued new guidance last week, giving major machinery manufacturers more flexibility in how they monitor exhaust emissions. Farmers will also have more opportunities to make repairs on the DEF sensors under EPA's guidance.

This article was originally posted at 3:24 p.m. CDT on Monday, March 30. It was updated with additional information at 3:48 p.m. CDT on Monday,…

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EPA Finalizes RFS: Reallocates 70% of Gallons Waived by Refinery Exemptions
03/27/2026 | 1:34 pm CDT

EPA Finalizes RFS: Reallocates 70% of Gallons Waived by Refinery Exemptions

EPA finalized 2026-2027 Renewable Fuel Standard volumes at record highs, reallocating gallons lost to small-refinery exemptions and announcing foreign feedstock restrictions beginning in 2028.

LINCOLN, Neb. (DTN) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized 2026-2027 Renewable Fuel Standard volumes on Friday, setting biofuel volumes higher than proposed numbers released…

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World Food Prize Borlaug Dialogues to Focus on Food Security, Impacts of War
03/26/2026 | 7:06 am CDT

World Food Prize Borlaug Dialogues to Focus on Food Security, Impacts of War

The World Food Prize Borlaug Dialogues this October will focus on global food security, particularly in times of war, rather than on food production. The foundation on Wednesday named this year's World Food Prize laureate.

NEW YORK — The World Food Prize Foundation on Wednesday named Huub Lelieveld, a retired Unilever food scientist who established the Global Harmonization Initiative (GHI)…

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E15 Approved for Summer: EPA Waiver Extends Cheaper Fuel Blend Availability
03/25/2026 | 12:10 pm CDT

E15 Approved for Summer: EPA Waiver Extends Cheaper Fuel Blend Availability

The EPA granted a fifth consecutive summer waiver allowing E15 ethanol sales to continue in 2026, while the industry pushes Congress for permanent year-round approval.

LINCOLN, Neb. (DTN) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday granted a waiver to allow summer sales of E15 to continue throughout 2026, making…

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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn.; Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Okla.; Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark.; and Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, met with agricultural reporters on Tuesday on Capitol Hill. Each mentioned the importance of bipartisan support for the farm bill, E15 fuel and an aid package, but there was no clear path forward on those priorities. (DTN photos by Chris Clayton)
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn.; Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Okla.; Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark.; and Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, met with agricultural reporters on Tuesday on Capitol Hill. Each mentioned the importance of bipartisan support for the farm bill, E15 fuel and an aid package, but there was no clear path forward on those priorities. (DTN photos by Chris Clayton)