News Releases

EPA Action Would Break President’s Promises on Protecting the RFS

October 5, 2017

Efforts underway from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to scale back the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) would break repeated promises by President Donald Trump to protect the RFS. As part of a Notice of ...

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Important Budget Process Unfolding in Congress Over Next Two Weeks

October 5, 2017

The U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate are preparing for floor consideration of their respective budget resolutions for fiscal year 2018.  While typically partisan and symbolic exercises, the FY2018 budget process includes reconciliation provisions ...

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Strong Action Needed in Response to Potential Roll-back of Biodiesel RFS volumes

October 5, 2017

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Notice of Data Availability (NODA) was published in the Federal Register requesting comment on potential reductions in Advanced Biofuels and Biomass-based Diesel on Wednesday, Oct. 5.  The American Soybean Association ...

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International Exchange Program Offers 2018 Opportunities

October 5, 2017

An international exchange opportunity for young adults ages 19 and older has openings for its 2018 program. The IFYE Association of the USA, Inc., (formerly known as the International 4-H Youth Exchange), offers six- and ...

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Senate Confirms Censky, McKinney to USDA Posts

October 5, 2017

The Senate on Tuesday confirmed President Donald Trump’s nominations of Steve Censky as U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) deputy secretary, and Ted McKinney as undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture ...

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