At the Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit on Thursday, E15 was the main topic of the day, though carbon pipelines also had their moment, along with the 45Z tax credit and the unrealized prospects of both maritime and sustainable aviation fuels.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in a news release, touted the Trump administration is spending more than $1 billion to accelerate progress on farm modernization and long-term food supply. HHS will spend $100 million conducting research into alternatives for farm chemicals.
Bayer filed a brief with the Supreme Court arguing federal pesticide law preempts state warning label laws, with oral arguments scheduled for April 27, 2026.
President Donald Trump issued an executive order to protect the domestic production of elemental phosphorus and glyphosate. The order gives the Agriculture Secretary authority to direct the production of both crop inputs. It also gives immunity to companies for following the executive order.
