U.S. hog inventory falls 4% on year
The USDA’s Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report shows signs of further contraction as producers seek to boost profitability, even as the industry tries to meet strong demand expectations. On September 1st, the total U.S. inventory was 75.352...
Maine homeless shelter subscribes to 400 kW of community solar
The nonprofit homeless shelter York County Shelter Programs (YCSP) in Alfred, Maine, has signed up for the Nexamp community solar program to reduce its annual electricity costs and become a more environmentally responsible provider to the...
Biofuels group concerned after rumored low RVOs
A biofuels group is concerned about where the EPA will set renewable volume obligations for upcoming years after a possible leaked document showed they would be lower than 2019 levels. Growth Energy’s John Fuher tells Brownfield the EPA said the...
Solar News
City mayors around the globe pledge to ramp up renewables transition
Eric Garcetti, Mayor of Los Angeles, USA, has launched the C40 Renewable Energy Declaration to help cities around the world accelerate the transition to clean energy resources in an equitable manner. ...
Construction begins on 80-MW behind-the-meter solar project in Texas
Construction has started on the Gerdau Solar project, one of the largest behind-the-meter solar facilities in the United States. The 700-acre site, directly adjacent to the Gerdau Midlothian Steel Mill in Midlothian, Texas, is comprised of...
SEC asks companies for details on impact of climate change
The SEC has asked CFOs for details about the risks and opportunities from climate change while preparing a proposed rule on disclosure....
Portland, Maine, to bulk-purchase clean energy equipment in electrification push
The “Electrify Everything” campaign focuses on voluntary measures. “If someone wants to decarbonize 100%, that’s great. But we know most people want help just taking the first step," said the city's sustainability coordinator....
With huge grid infrastructure investment looming, NextEra, PG&E offer lessons on the key role of ESG
With a House vote expected on nearly $70 billion of grid infrastructure investments, utilities and energy providers must respond to a call to action for investing in social impact, sustainability, and corporate responsibility, the authors assert....
Agriculture News
Beef, pork export sales up on week
Pork and beef export sales both showed week-to-week improvements. The USDA says pork sales during the week ending September 16th were more than 32,000 tons, a jump of 29% on the week, with Mexico buying half...
US Grains Council expects record Chinese corn purchases to continue
The senior director of global programs for the US Grains Council expects record purchases of US corn by China to continue this marketing year. Cary Sifferath tells Brownfield at the end of the 2020-2021 marketing year in...
Tariffs, barriers on ag products remain a mixed bag
Work continues to reduce or eliminate trade barriers on US ag products. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the European Union has allowed the U.S. more time to satisfy health certificates for livestock. “We were deeply concerned that...
African swine fever detected in Haiti
African swine fever has been detected in Haiti. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service says while unfortunate, this detection is not a surprise due to the spread of ASF in the Dominican Republic. National Pork Producers Council...
Tai says trade agreements remain a priority
From the trade agreement with China to issues with the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, the US Trade Representative says there are several ag-related priorities to tackle. US Trade Representative Katherine Tai told NASDA members Tuesday that China remains a...
