SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, March 22 (TNSgov) -- The American Coalition for Ethanol issued the following news on March 21, 2023: The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Ron Lamberty testified today during a virtual public hearing on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed rule in response to the requests from Midwest governors to remove the 1-psi volatility waiver for gasoline-ethanol blends containing 10 percent ethanol in their states. EPA is proposi  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 24 (TNStalk) -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska issued the following statement on March 23, 2023: * * * This evening, according to multiple media reports, the Nebraska Legislature's Health and Human Services Committee voted to advance two bills out of committee that are opposed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Nebraska: LB 626, which would ban abortions at around six weeks of pregnancy, and LB 574, which would ban medical professionals fro  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 24 (TNStalk) -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska issued the following statement on March 23, 2023: * * * A proposed ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth cleared its first round of debate today. Nebraska state senators overcame a filibuster with 33 votes and then advanced LB 574 on a 30 - 17 vote. The ban will need to clear two more rounds of votes before heading to Gov. Jim Pillen's desk. American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Nebraska Le  more

VALPARAISO, Nebraska, March 21 (TNSawa) -- The Center for Rural Affairs issued the following news release: Richard "Dick" Potter of Valparaiso received the 2023 Outstanding Farmer Veteran Award at the 56th annual Triumph of Ag Expo on March 2 in Omaha. The award is sponsored by the Center for Rural Affairs. U.S. Congressman Don Bacon, recipient of the 2022 Agri-Award, recognized Potter for his service to the country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, as well as his contributions to the f  more

MANKATO, Minnesota, March 23 (TNSpconf) -- The Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance issued the following news: A common theme occurred at the 2023 Transportation Go! conference: Ag logistics and transportation are complex and ever-evolving, and finding solutions to the problems facing the industry require strong relationships, collaboration and out-of-the-box thinking. Led by the Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance (SSGA), more than 120 of the sharpest minds in the logistics and transportation in  more