Congress and the renewable fuels industry continue to call for the Treasury Department to issue guidance for the 45Z rules for the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit.

One farm economist appeals to Congress to deliver the certainty of a new farm bill early in 2025. USDA offers new poultry tournament production rules.

The U.S. Poultry and Egg Export Council are on a tour of Asian customers. Greg Tyler says they are being well received by customers but avian influenza and the threat of tariffs are proving obstacles to growing markets. 

The USDA's January WASDE crop report lowered the 2024 corn and soybean production and carryover supplies. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says the Panama Canal is key to the U.S. economy and national security. 

U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-SD) introduced legislation today for the U.S. to purchase the Panama Canal. China's influence in the region is given as a major cause for concern. 

RaboResearch speculates the impact of a renewed tariff war with China on U.S. crop farmers.  The result is lower soybean acreage and prices.