The vote Tuesday on E15 showed splits among the political parties and delegations from states across the country. Lawmakers from top ethanol-producing states stuck together to back the bill. The House Agriculture Committee also showed some split.
Stalled boundary triggers central U.S. storms Friday; severe weather risk expands through the weekend.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ » More DTN Weather Commentary
Crop scouts on the 2026 Hard Winter Wheat Tour estimated a crop averaging 38.9 bushels per acre, significantly less than last year but higher than USDA's predicted yield for Kansas.
A federal court ruled the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service failed to adequately protect more than 1,500 endangered species from the insecticide malathion, violating the Endangered Species Act.
Scouts on Day 2 of the Wheat Quality Council's 2026 Hard Winter Wheat Tour found many fields where the tolls of drought, freeze and disease had led to crop abandonment. The weighted average yield for the day was 39.3 bpa.
Slow crop growing conditions coupled with black cutworm moth flights and egg laying are creating a perfect storm for potential feeding on corn and soybeans.
