Wildfires fueled by extreme drought have burned tens of thousands of acres across Nebraska. Three storm systems this week offer minimal relief for drought or fires.
We'll be watching for more active rainfall as showers begin to develop, while attention turns to fertilizer prices and farm safety. Markets are closed Friday for Good Friday holiday.
EPA finalized 2026-2027 Renewable Fuel Standard volumes at record highs, reallocating gallons lost to small-refinery exemptions and announcing foreign feedstock restrictions beginning in 2028.
Myriad issues affect cotton and rice production in Arkansas as planting season gets underway. Both cotton and rice acres are expected to decline, but farmers face long-term market problems and look for policy changes to help boost both crops. Drought in the region also doesn't help.
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.