energy

According to the Energy Information Administration, ethanol production dropped below an average of a million barrels a day during the week ending on March 17th.  That’s the first time production dropped below that mark in over two months.  Output totale...

The Fertilizer Institute released new data last week highlighting industry improvements in sustainability performance in key priority areas, including workforce safety, energy, the environment, and innovation.   “The industry is continuously working towards more sustainable operations, including efforts to decarbonize and mitigate environmental impacts,” said TFI President and CEO Corey Rosenbusch

The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced this week that the Producer Price Index for final demand declined 0.5% in December when seasonally adjusted.  The index measures the average change over time in the selling prices received by domestic producers for their output.  Final d...

Last week, central Washington's Dan Newhouse was unanimously re-elected by the Congressional Western Caucus to serve a second term as Chairman for the 118th Congress.   “The Western Caucus will play an incredibly important and unique role in the coming years,” Newhouse said. “I am so proud ...

With temperatures expected to climb into the 90s and several locations expected to top out well above 100 degrees, Air Conditioning will be a feature many are looking for in their homes.  But, only about 50% of Oregonians have air conditioning in their house, But Pacific Power’s Tom Gauntt said those who have the luxury should not take it for granted.  He said ...

Oil prices traded above $81 per barrel in Monday’s action, the highest level for oil prices since 2014.T hat, in turn, as pushed both diesel and gasoline prices to the highest levels reported in seven years. Why have oil prices increased so much over the past couple of months? ...

The Farm Credit Council joined with the Rebuild Rural Coalition in sending a letter this week to congressional leadership.  They did so on behalf of rural communities, farmers, rural businesses, and rural families.   “We’re asking the President and Congress to consider the unique needs of rural communities,” says Farm Credit Council CEO Todd Van Hoose. “The more than 240 organization...

The USDA is partnering with the Washington State Department of Commerce to help producers invest in energy saving projects through the Rural Energy for America Program, or REAP.   The Department of Commerce’s David Boyd says the program helps farmers with the project costs, but acceptance isn’t guaranteed and that, "What we want to do is make sure that the project and the grant make sense for