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26 Mar 2021
LINCOLN, Neb. (DTN) -- EPA Administrator Michael Regan expressed support for the Renewable Fuel Standard, and especially advanced biofuels, during the Agri-Pulse Ag and Food Policy summit on Wednesday. The comment drew the attention of ethanol and agriculture industry officials, who now realize they need to make the case with the Biden administrati...
26 Mar 2021
OMAHA (DTN) -- The Small Business Administration will likely soon announce an extension for applications to the Paycheck Protection Program after both chambers of Congress voted for the SBA to push the deadline back to at least May 31. The U.S. Senate voted 92-7 on Thursday to extend the PPP application deadline after the House voted overwhelmingly...
26 Mar 2021
OMAHA (DTN) -- One day after EPA granted deadline extensions to refiners to comply with the Renewable Fuel Standard, EPA Administrator Michael Regan said the Biden administration will be working to get the RFS back on track this year. On Tuesday, EPA announced it would extend deadlines for obligated parties to comply with RFS deadlines for 2019 and...
25 Mar 2021
OMAHA (DTN) -- USDA announced the release of billions of dollars in aid to both crop and livestock producers through the suite of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) aid as well as assurances USDA will be opening up a new $6 billion aid package for an array of producers and industries, including renewable fuels. Among the highlights: --USDA ...
25 Mar 2021
MT. JULIET, Tenn. (DTN) -- While some large agribusinesses like Tyson Foods are organizing onsite vaccination clinics, other companies are opting to offer incentives that they hope will encourage employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Many of these companies are offering extra pay, paid time off or something similar to encourage employees to...