January 3, 2025: Renewable Fuel Opportunities and Challenges, Ag Policy Updates and More

Ag News Daily

Today’s episode includes two insightful conversations with ag leaders and key quotes from a renewable fuels panel discussion, alongside top agricultural headlines to kick off 2025. This week’s top agricultural headlines includes a farm bill update, with growing optimism for the passage of new legislation in early 2025. Additionally, the beneficial ownership filing requirement has been paused once again, a ports labor dispute potential impact on the agricultural supply chain and corn growers receiving encouraging news as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) made progress in addressing Mexico’s restrictions on genetically engineered corn. In our first interview, we spoke with Dan Leo, the owner of Safety Zone Calf Catchers. Dan shares the story of identifying this need for the calving season, creating a solution locally and scaling it to a global level. Then we highlight key moments from a panel discussion focused on renewable fuels, exploring the challenges and opportunities within the sector. We also hear a one-on-one interview with Donnell Rehagen, CEO of the Clean Fuels Alliance America, where we discuss the future of renewable fuels, the association’s priorities and upcoming industry challenges. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!