EPA Grants Summer E15 Waiver; Farm Groups Push for Permanent Fix

DELMARVA — Agriculture groups are welcoming an EPA emergency waiver allowing E15 ethanol fuel sales this summer, but they are continuing to push for permanent legislation. The Renewable Fuels Association’s Troy Bredenkamp says while the temporary measure helps, it cannot substitute for comprehensive permanent authority. Meanwhile, the American Farm Bureau Federation president is warning of […]

DELMARVA — Agriculture groups are welcoming an EPA emergency waiver allowing E15 ethanol fuel sales this summer, but they are continuing to push for permanent legislation. The Renewable Fuels Association’s Troy Bredenkamp says while the temporary measure helps, it cannot substitute for comprehensive permanent authority.

Meanwhile, the American Farm Bureau Federation president is warning of what he calls a generational storm brewing over rural America. Speaking at a National Ag Day event in Washington, Zippy Duvall highlighted the severe economic pressures facing producers nationwide.

Markets

Soybeans led yesterday’s gains with investment fund buying and technical trading ahead of an expected EPA biofuel announcement Friday. Corn and wheat futures also posted higher moves.

Live cattle for April delivery dropped $0.95 to $234.42 per hundredweight. Feeder cattle for April fell $1.10 to $353.35. Cash cattle trading remains sluggish as buyers stay on the sidelines.

Forecast

Mostly sunny skies are expected today with a high near 70° and southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. It’s a nice day for field work. Tonight turns mostly cloudy with rain showers likely developing and a low around 53°.

Friday brings rain showers with temperatures dropping to 61°. Wet conditions will limit field activity through Friday night before clearing Saturday.

This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Morning Edition, March 26, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.