A number of lawmakers had been seeking an immediate waiver for E15 this summer, but the deadline for that has passed. E15 cannot be sold from 1 June to 15 September, and no such waiver was implemented by that start date. The administration, however, is expected to soon announce a deal that would permit E15 to be marketed year-round coupled with a plan to allow ethanol exports to generate RINs. That plan could be tabled as early as tomorrow. That proposal, though, is expected to be published in the Federal Register and subject to public comments. It’s unlikely that the comment period, and the EPA’s review of those comments, could happen in less than 90 days, making the effective date of the plan (if it is appro...
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WPI’s team helped construct a strategic approach to develop, implement, and track promotional activities in 8 key regions across the globe for an agricultural export association. With continued progress measurement and strategic advisory services from WPI, the association has seen its ROI from investments in promotional programming increase by 44 percent over the past 5 years. Not only does this type of holistic approach to organizational strategy provide measurable results to track and analyze, it fosters top-down and bottom-up organizational accountability.
What You Need to Know Today: Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secured reelection on Sunday, defeating right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro despite trailing in the first round of voting. The surprise victory triggered a sharp selloff in Brazilian financial market...
The 2026 midterm elections are a week from tomorrow, but early voting has been taking place for weeks. At stake is control of Congress, including the House of Representatives, where all 435 seats are contested, and the Senate, where approximately one-third of the seats are up for election. Farm...
Key Takeaways: Total U.S. crop acres (excluding hay) are forecast to expand fractionally this year due to greater oilseed crop and winter wheat plantings. One of the key drivers of this year’s crop outlook is input costs, and crops with a lower cost profile have an advantage in producers...