U.S. gas-fired generation capacity development has more than tripled over the past two years, but the power industry’s hard pivot will not deliver the quick or inexpensive relief of earlier gas booms.

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U.S. gas-fired generation capacity development has more than tripled over the past two years, but the power industry’s hard pivot will not deliver the quick or inexpensive relief of earlier gas booms.

Refiners face mounting pressure to meet ambitious biofuel blending mandates as RIN markets, feedstocks and policy uncertainty shape compliance.

Farm Bill negotiations face election-year pressure as Congress weighs unresolved policy fights and rural America seeks economic relief.

Rice prices recover as shrinking U.S. and global production tightens supplies, while cotton exports and sugar demand show strength.
Rural broadband providers can no longer rely on a “build it and they will come” approach. Tougher competition demands aggressive strategy.
Midyear is the right time for a reality check — from strengthening the grid to managing the impacts of inflation, global uncertainty and evolving regulations, electric cooperatives are actively adapting to a host of challenges. This episode of Power Plays examines six emerging issues that will influence discussions and strategic decisions throughout 2026.
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