January 11, 2024
Dr. Scott Gerlt • ASA Chief Economist California is the land of redwoods, Hollywood, and renewable diesel. The state accounted for 10% of gasoline consumption and 7% of diesel consumption in the U.S. in 2021.[i] ...
November 2, 2023
By Scott Gerlt • ASA Chief Economist The Environmental Protection Agency has recently released several proposals regarding its Endangered Species Act commitments under its pesticide program. One such proposal could significantly hinder or prevent pesticide ...
September 7, 2023
By Scott Gerlt • ASA Chief Economist The agricultural safety net programs are intended to help producers remain solvent during adverse conditions. Title I of the farm bill contains programs in particular that are designed ...
August 10, 2023
By Kelsey Story • Guest Author/ASA Economics Intern There is a major weather phenomenon that occurs every few years that changes weather patterns all over the world. While La Nina and El Nino mostly affect ...
July 6, 2023
By Scott Gerlt • ASA Chief Economist The Environmental Protection Agency released its final Renewable Volume Obligations for 2023 through 2025 on June 21. The RVOs set the minimum biofuel blending levels in the fuel ...
