Agribusiness Update for Tuesday 6/18/13

This is the Agribusiness Update...I’m Greg Martin...

The American Petroleum Institute has made another attempt to convince the Obama Administration to waive the Renewable Fuel Standard and end E-15. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Bob Dinneen says it’s another example of oil companies unnecessarily scaring people - as the RFS has created jobs, helped the U.S. economy and saved consumers money at the pump.

The United Fresh Produce Association has launched its Sustainability Guide and Self-Assessment Tool to help producers and partners develop, assess and communicate their sustainability programs - and better understand resource stewardship, environmental impacts, social accountability and economic success.

The Beef Checkoff is re-launching its Beef It’s What’s for Dinner website with a more contemporary appearance - designed to respond to any multimedia platform - to engage visitors like never before. The four main sections of the website are recipes, butcher counter, cooking and health. Also - all recipes, info-graphics and content can be shared through Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

That’s today’s Agribusiness Update from the Ag Information Network.