Agri-Pulse staff

Energy consumption by the federal government fell to 0.94 quadrillion British thermal units (Btu) in fiscal year 2014, the lowest level since data collection began in 1975, according to the Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP).

Due to warm weather predictions in regions east of the Rocky Mountains and higher inventory levels, U.S. consumers will pay less for natural gas, heating oil and propane this winter compared to last winter, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA)

U.S. crude oil and lease condensate proved reserves increased by 9 percent in 2014 to 39.9 billion barrels, and natural gas proved reserves increased by 10 percent to 389 trillion cubic feet, according to the U.S. Energy Information

Even when factors such as harvesting and transportation are taken into account, the export of wood pellets from the U.S. to the European Union is substantially better than coal when it comes to carbon emissions savings, says a new study by the University of Illinois.

With lower prices, stronger competition and diminishing demand from China, USDA lowered its forecast for fiscal 2016 agricultural exports to $131.5 billion, down $7.0 billion from the August forecast and $8.2 billion below final fiscal 2015 exports.

Agri-Pulse is pleased to welcome Bill Tomson to the firmps editorial team as a contributing editor.

Agricultural producers who chose coverage from the safety net programs established by the 2014 farm bill known as Agriculture Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage can begin visiting Farm Service Agency county offices starting Dec. 7 to sign contracts or enroll in coverage for 2016

Leaders of the North American Climate Smart Agriculture Alliance (NACSAA) told policy makers and others attending the international climate talks in Paris today that farming can provide impactful and measurable contributions to global efforts to reverse climate change.

Agri-Pulse is pleased to welcome Steve Davies as an Associate Editor, based in our Washington, D.C. office.

Reliability is the top priority of the member-owners of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, according to a nationwide survey commissioned by NRECA.