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RFA CEO Bob Dinneen, shown here last March in New Orleans, has said the group is optimistic for biofuel’s prospects under a Trump administration. (EthanolRFA.org)

Ethanol group, Icahn clash over details of U.S. biofuel negotiation

By GFM Network News March 3, 2017

New York | Reuters — The head of the Renewable Fuels Association says billionaire investor Carl Icahn told him last week U.S. President Donald Trump was about to issue an order overhauling the U.S. biofuels program — something both Icahn and the White House have denied. Confusion over Trump’s plans for the Renewable Fuel Standard […] Read more

(Photo courtesy Canola Council of Canada)

Canola, Crops, Markets

Canola’s rally pushes cash prices higher

By GFM Network News March 2, 2017

CNS Canada — Canola cash prices notched gains with recent news out of the U.S., but the market remains rangebound, and near-term support is likely to run dry. Canola cash prices were supported by a two-day rally in the futures, said Mike Jubinville of ProFarmer Canada, but crushers have widened out the basis for nearby […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Markets

ICE weekly outlook: Canola rises amid biofuel uncertainty

By GFM Network News March 1, 2017

CNS Canada — ICE Futures Canada canola contracts recorded substantial gains during the week ended Wednesday, on speculation the Trump administration would alter biofuel regulations in the U.S., which sparked a flurry of buying. So far the specifics of any changes have yet to be announced, but already some in the industry believe the U.S. […] Read more

The Andersons’ ethanol plant at Denison, Iowa. (AndersonsEthanol.com)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn, soyoil climb on biofuels news

By Julie Ingwersen, GFM Network News March 1, 2017

Chicago | Reuters –– U.S. corn futures rose on Tuesday and soyoil futures climbed about four per cent on prospects for changes to the U.S. renewable fuels policy that could boost demand for corn-based ethanol and soy biodiesel, traders said. Both markets pared gains following a White House statement that no executive order was in […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

White House denies Trump order on biofuels program

By GFM Network News February 28, 2017

Reuters — The White House on Tuesday denied that U.S. President Donald Trump planned to issue an executive order to change the national biofuels program, after the U.S. Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) said Trump’s team had informed the group an order was pending. Trading in U.S. refinery shares, fuel futures and corn prices was turbulent […] Read more

Crops

U.S. ethanol sector pumped on Trump

By GFM Network News February 22, 2017

San Diego | CNS Canada — “Building partnerships and growing markets” was the theme of the National Ethanol Conference in San Diego — a theme members of the U.S. Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) believe aligns well with an increased focus on national security and protectionist policies under new President Donald Trump. Speaking Tuesday, the head […] Read more

Crops, Features

Growing demand means more hemp acres

As the hemp industry grows and matures, quality and consistency is critical for sales

By Angela Lovell February 2, 2017

As the Canadian hemp industry continues to expand and mature, the demand for hemp foods, not just in North America, but worldwide, is fueling more hemp acres across Manitoba and other areas of Western Canada, and is providing good economic returns for growers. “The returns per acre on hemp are better than just about any […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soyoil jumps on new U.S. biofuel targets

By GFM Network News November 23, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Board of Trade soyoil futures surged nearly seven per cent on Wednesday after the U.S. government released final requirements for biofuel use for next year, analysts said. The strength in soyoil lifted soybeans, but CBOT wheat closed lower and corn was narrowly mixed, pressured by a stronger U.S. dollar and […] Read more

The Big River Resources ethanol plant at West Burlington, Iowa, about 120 km southwest of Davenport. (Steven Vaughn photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Crops, Reuters

U.S. ups biofuel requirements in win for Big Corn

By Reuters, GFM Network News November 23, 2016

New York | Reuters — The U.S. government on Wednesday announced finalized targets for biofuel use for next year, requiring that energy companies blend 19.28 billion gallons of renewables into the nation’s fuel supply. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in a statement set the target for conventional biofuel, or ethanol, at 15 billion gallons and […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

U.S. biodiesel executives plead guilty over fraud scheme

By Reuters, GFM Network News October 12, 2016

New York | Reuters — Two men pleaded guilty in a U.S. court on Wednesday to conspiracy, fraud and making false statements related to the U.S. government’s controversial policy designed to boost use of renewable fuels, according to court documents. The case comes in the last four weeks of a contentious U.S. presidential election campaign […] Read more

Daily Network News

USDA attachés forecast some changes in China’s oilseeds, cereals

China urges hog producers to manage output, vows timely reserve adjustments

Farm Credit Canada offers aid to farmers, companies affected by Iran war price spikes

Tag Archives biofuel

Ethanol group, Icahn clash over details of U.S. biofuel negotiation

Canola’s rally pushes cash prices higher

ICE weekly outlook: Canola rises amid biofuel uncertainty

U.S. grains: Corn, soyoil climb on biofuels news

White House denies Trump order on biofuels program

U.S. ethanol sector pumped on Trump

Growing demand means more hemp acres

U.S. grains: Soyoil jumps on new U.S. biofuel targets

U.S. ups biofuel requirements in win for Big Corn

U.S. biodiesel executives plead guilty over fraud scheme

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