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Iowa Corn Growers Welcome EPA’s Proposed New Renewable Fuel Standards

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the proposed renewable volume obligations (RVOs) for 2026 and 2027, also known as the “Set 2” rule.

The rule set a record high for the proposed renewable fuels (RFS) blending level at 24.02 billion gallons for 2026, which includes 15 billion gallons of conventional corn-based ethanol and 9.02 billion gallons for advanced biofuels.

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Soybean Aphids

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Last year, soybean aphids caught many producers off guard. In fact, economic thresholds were hit in several fields across northeast Nebraska. Nebraska Extension Educator Wayne Onesorg says while aphid pressure varies year to year, it's still critical to keep scouting as we enter the final stretch of the growing season.