Grassley Fears EPA May Seek Wiggle Room in SCOTUS WOTUS Decision
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley (R) fears the Environmental Protection Agency may look for ‘wiggle room’ in the Supreme Court’s ruling (last week) against the agency’s Waters of the U.S. definition. Grassley doesn’t trust the EPA when it
Report Released Showing Crop Insurance Impact by State
Crop insurance is the cornerstone of America’s farm safety net and supports the rural economy and America’s national food security. National Crop Insurance Services has assembled several fact sheets highlighting the importance of agriculture and demonstrating how
BLM Holds Information Session on New Rule
The Bureau of Land Management hosted the first in a series of three informational sessions on a new agency proposal to broaden its conservation efforts. The draft Conservation and Landscape Health Rule would overhaul a variety of
Legislation on Easing Supply Chain Challenges Advances in the House
Several industry trade groups say a number of trucking bills passed by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee are a step in the right direction. Food Navigator says the bills should help to further repair and reinforce
H-2A Visa Use Increased Dramatically During the Last Decade
According to numbers from the U.S. Labor Department, more than 378,000 workers were authorized for H-2A visas for temporary agriculture positions. The number was less than a third of that as recently as 2012. Farmer Mac says
Weekly Soybean Sales Rise, Corn and Wheat Drop
The USDA says soybean export sales rose during the week ending on May 19, while cancelations of corn and wheat orders from overseas customers resulted in net reductions. Soybean sales rose to 115,000 metric tons during the
NDFB Applauds Supreme Court’s Clean Water Ruling
Bismarck, N.D. — NDFB is extremely pleased with the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the Sackett v. EPA case. The following is a statement from NDFB President Daryl Lies. “Farm Bureau has been actively involved with this case for several
Columbia Grain Commemorates World Hunger Day on May 28th by Donating its Balanced Bushel Line of Beans and Pulses to Feed the Children
PORTLAND, OR (MAY 2023)- Columbia Grain International (CGI) understands the need for balanced nutrition and the reality that many underserved communities and people don’t have access to it. World Hunger Day is on May 28th and is an opportunity to
Various Statements on Supreme Court WOTUS Ruling
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of farmers and ranchers by siding with them in the Sackett v. EPA case regarding the Waters of the United States Rule (WOTUS). Below is
Increasing Forage Biodiversity on Your Ranch: Advice From An Agronomist
Improving plant biodiversity on your ranch will often increase forage supply, forage quality, and soil health, along with carbon capture potential. Increasing plant biodiversity often comes in the form of interseeding or overseeding desirable grasses and/or legumes