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EPA Announcements on RFS, Small Refinery Waivers.

00:01:00.055   2021-12-08   
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced blending volumes under the Renewable Fuel Standard, as well as proposed action on some small refinery waivers. (Rod Bain. Emily Skor of Growth Energy. Robert White of the Renewable Fuels Association. Tom Haag of the National Corn Growers Association.)

New Export/Fiscal Year Starts with a Bang

00:00:58.409   2021-12-08   
The trade numbers just in for October have surprised some analysts. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner)

Actuality: U.S. Ag. Trade Numbers for First Ten Months of Calendar 2021.

00:00:35.526   2021-12-08   
Bart Kenner, USDA economist, with the agricultural trade numbers for the first ten months of the 2021 calendar year.

"Perfect Storm" of Ag. Input Problems Raises Farmer Concerns for 2022

00:01:00.107   2021-12-08   
Rapidly rising input costs and delivery delays continue to make problems for farmers and the people who sell those inputs to producers. (Gary Crawford. Rod Wells, on behalf of the Agricultural Retailers Association. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

Record Low Level of Continental Snow Cover this Month

00:01:00.003   2021-12-08   
Snow cover in the continental United States is at notably low levels for this time of year. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Cold Weather Serves Important Agricultural Purpose

00:00:59.977   2021-12-08   
Cold weather -- who needs it? Turns out, farmers do. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)