Watching Pork Industry Dynamics Like…

Watching Pork Industry Dynamics Like…

With the 4th of July less than a week away, it’s the perfect time to do a status check on an American BBQ staple: pork. Not so fast… The long simmering feud over pork processing line speeds will reach a crescendo as a federal judge’s order will go into effect....
Western U.S. in Water Distress

Western U.S. in Water Distress

Western states are feeling the heat as drought concerns hit all-time highs. California posted its driest ever 12-month period, while 90% of the American West is suffering from some level of drought conditions. Deja vu: 2012-2017 was another period of severe drought in...

Honey Bee Industry Feeling the Sting

A huge decrease in the bee population over the past year has agriculture feeling the sting. From April 2020 to April 2021 the honey bee population in the U.S. has decreased by 45.5%. That’s the second-largest loss since recording began in 2006, according to surveys...
Biofuel Blending Brawl

Biofuel Blending Brawl

Several U.S. oil refiners have racked up a whopping $1.6 billion deficit in biofuel credits. And much to the chagrin of ethanol advocates, rumor has it that President Biden may let them off the hook. Refresher: The U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) requires oil...