Latest News From Ethanol

Vilsack said USDA believes there are more options for farmers other than “get big or get out. There’s got to be a system in which the many and most have a fair shot.”

The lawsuit claims the EPA failed to "fully assess" the affect increased corn for ethanol production will have on endangered species, including land conversion and increased fertilizer and pesticide use.

Dr. Pat Westhoff joins AgriTalk’s Chip Flory to share his spin on the latest trends in crop markets, livestock outlooks and projections for net farm income.

Billions in breaks for energy sought in ‘tax extenders’ bill.

A Nebraska company has found a way to make dry cattle feed pellets from an ethanol byproduct without adding any binding ingredients.

Global feed production is expected to contract for the first time ever next year.

A coalition of the U.S. livestock and poultry industry associations ask for hearing to discuss the Renewable Fuel Standard’s impact on the economy.

Drought brought higher placements, but WASDE expects carcass weights to drop.

New fiscal year also off to a strong start

A drop in corn stocks means prices are headed higher. These anticipated unprecedented levels mean more corn in 2011.

But House Democrats want changes, focusing mostly on estate taxes

Agency orders cut from 250 million gallons to 6.6 million.

But will they actually accomplish much?

GOP could retake House, but Senate control could elude them

Agency still to make additional calls yet on E15

Senators urge "common-sense" approach to EPA regulations.

Ethanol and worldwide shortages brighten export picture