Energy
Data centers produced economic output similar to food manufacturing, but the local employment impact was smaller.
Wind and solar drove electricity gains while transportation remains a major opportunity for renewable energy growth.
Higher production and exports continue providing an important source of demand for U.S. corn.
RealAg Radio Host Shaun Haney says large facilities could put pressure on local power and water supplies.
USDA reports higher corn use for ethanol and increased soybean processing compared with last year.
Better access to patient data could improve care and reduce administrative burdens.
Industry analysts are also monitoring oil markets as global conflicts continue.
Higher ethanol blending rates are supporting corn demand, but persistent drought continues to challenge producers in parts of the western Corn Belt.
County leaders hope a tax-abatement agreement will secure safeguards for water and electricity.
RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper discusses year-round E15 legislation in the Farm Bill, the upcoming Senate Agriculture Committee markup, and developments in Renewable Fuel Standard exemptions.
The EPA’s latest refinery waiver decisions establish new guidelines that could shape renewable fuel policy and credit markets.
Lewis Williamson with HTS Commodities discusses current crop conditions, harvest progress, market trends, and the outlook for E15 fuel.
Industry leaders say expanding ethanol markets overseas could increase demand for U.S. production.
Lawmakers are expected to debate E15, SNAP, commodity programs, and other provisions during Thursday’s scheduled committee markup.
Federal officials are nearing the end of investigations into potential criminal and civil violations by fertilizer manufacturers.
