AFBF Welcomes Increases in Renewable Fuel Standard

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on proposed increases to the Renewable Volume Obligation for 2023, 2024 and 2025.

“AFBF applauds EPA’s proposed increases in renewable volumes under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).  Long-term stability and a clear indication of obligations for the next three years are welcomed along with the potential of additional producers participating under the RFS. 

We're coming to you this week from Fillmore County, where flooding rains and damaging hail created new challenges for area producers last weekend. We spoke with Jared Kempf about the damage, the recovery effort, and what comes next for farmers as the growing season moves forward.