energy independence

Zippy Duvall, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, says in the on going effort for the United States to be more energy efficient and energy independent, the American farmer is a key alley.

Thanks in large part to inflation, the price of milk moved higher throughout the year, with the average price for a gallon of whole milk is up by nearly 60 cents, sitting at $4.41 in October.  How is inflation affecting the average dairy farmer in Washington?   ...

The ethanol industry is slamming California’s decision to ban the internal combustion engine in 2035.  “Disappointed and mystified” is the way the Renewable Fuels Association reacted to California’s plan.    “If that is, in fact, what happens, yeah, it’s going to have some far-reaching impacts on the fuel market, and, by extension, it’s going to have an impact on the corn market."  noted the

It’s been a theme for the American consumer for months at this point, gas prices continue to move higher. Combined that with record diesel and fertilizer prices, producers says they’re seeing those input costs cut into their bottom lines. And that ...