By Ryan Hanrahan Reuters reported earlier this week that “California lawmakers on Wednesday voted to allow the sale of a higher-ethanol gasoline blend that could help bring down fuel prices in the largest U.S. auto market. The sale of E15, a blend containing 15% ethanol, would be allowed immediately once…

The California Legislature has approved a bill to authorize the immediate sale of E15, a gasoline blend with 15% ethanol, but the measure still needs the signature of Gov. Gavin Newsom, whose administration signaled strong opposition to advancing E15 ahead of a California Air Resources Board regulatory review. In testimony at…

There was widespread degradation of drought conditions across areas of the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast, according to the most recent U.S. Drought Monitor. The Lower Midwest saw some of the largest rainfall deficits, ranging from 3 to 5 inches. Short-term dryness and drought impact reports from the agricultural sector led…

Alex and Paul Mitchek grew up on a farm near Kit Carson, CO. During their senior year of high school, the brothers lost both of their parents to cancer. Determined to keep farming together, they began implementing regenerative practices and launched a cattle company. In addition to farming, Alex is…

Congress has returned to Washington after the August recess. House Ag Committee Chair Glenn “GT” Thompson told Agri-Pulse Newsmakers he still wants to take committee action on “farm bill 2.0” in September and is eyeing including farm aid payments funded through tariff revenue. During the conversation, some of the top…

Key Takeaways Weather split the state — Northern Illinois had late-August rains supporting crop fill, while the southern two-thirds had one of the driest Augusts on record.Corn is ahead of average growth stages — More Illinois corn has reached dough, dent, and mature growth stages compared to respective five-year averages,…