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3/30/2020
The lack of an appeal was a victory for biofuel backers, but poor demand forcing cutbacks.
3/25/2020
As of Wednesday, March 25, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $1.88 across Iowa according to AAA. Prices fell $.12 from last week’s price and $.70 lower than one year ago. The national average on Thursday was $2.09 down $.13 from last week’s price.
3/23/2020
Some plants may be forced to shut down as reduced driving, small refinery waivers and increased oil production send prices reeling.
3/18/2020
As of Wednesday, March 18, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $2.00 across Iowa according to AAA. Prices fell $.18 from last week’s price and $.54 lower than one year ago. The national average on Thursday was $2.22 down $.13 from last week’s price.
3/16/2020
The EPA is considering appealing a court ruling which called on the agency to sharply reduce refinery waivers.
3/16/2020
Iowa Farm Bureau members stress need for enforcement on new trade deals, robust RFS.
3/16/2020
Corn-based ethanol plants spring up in Brazil’s heartland as farmers grow more corn as a second crop.
3/16/2020
Wild week marked by commodity value drops and agency closings.
3/13/2020
As of Wednesday, March 11, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $2.18 across Iowa according to AAA. Prices fell $.07 from last week’s price and $.25 lower than one year ago. The national average on Thursday was $2.35 down $.06 from last week’s price.
3/9/2020
The Iowa Legislature moved several agriculture-related bills forward last week as it completed the eighth week of the 2020 legislative session.