RFA Applauds Senate Bill Stimulating Flex Fuel Vehicle Production
The Renewable Fuels Association today welcomed the Senate introduction of the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, a bill that encourages automakers to produce more flex fuel vehicles (FFVs) capable of operating on low-carbon ethanol flex fuels like E85. The
New Map Charts the Distribution of Southern Root-knot Nematode
Waukesha, Wis. (July 31, 2023) – Southern root-knot (SRK) nematode is a major problem for Southern soybean farmers. In fact, researchers ranked it as the No. 2 threat to the southern soybean crop in 2022, costing farmers more than
New Bipartisan Farmer-to-Farmer Education Act Introduced in Congress Aims to Advance Farmer-led Conservation Education in the 2023 Farm Bill
(Washington, D.C. — July 31, 2023)–Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) have introduced the bipartisan Farmer-to-Farmer Education Act. This bill, written in close collaboration with American Farmlant Trust (AFT) and the National Young Farmers Coalition (NYFC), aims to facilitate
National Bison Association Lobbies for American Bison Priorities
July 31, 2023 (Westminster, Colo.) – Summer congressional recess is starting, and things are heating up for bison-focused legislation. “We have two leading issues for the bison industry, both important to the integrity of our national mammal.
Legislation Would Target Farm Payments Where Needed Most
Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) introduced legislation to rein in abuse of the farm payment system and ensure support goes to those actively engaged in farming. The “Farm Program Integrity Act” would create a
Spending Revolt by House Conservatives Threatens FY ’24 USDA, Other Spending Bills
A revolt by House conservatives intent on cutting more spending than the earlier deal struck by President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy threatens to derail the FY 2024 USDA and other spending bills. The House Rules Committee
Farmers, Ranchers Storm Capitol Hill Opposing EATS Act
The Organization for Competitive Markets and the Competitive Markets Action led several organizations on a trip to Capitol Hill to oppose the EATS Act. The groups say the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act via the farm bill
Rabobank Issues Quarterly Hog and Pig Update
The latest Rabobank quarterly pork report shows global pork markets are being influenced by sluggish economic growth, weak consumption, and recurrent disease outbreaks. After a strong first half of 2023, global trade is expected to weaken in
CNH Industrial Net Income Jumps 35 Percent
CNH Industrial reported Q2 consolidated revenues of $6.57 billion, eight percent higher than the same quarter in 2022. The company’s net income totaled $710 million and Adjusted Net Income was $711 million. Net cash used by operating
Organic Dairy Doesn’t Fit Well Under the Federal Milk Marketing Orders
Modernizing the Federal Milk Marketing Orders is an important topic of conversation in the U.S. dairy industry. However, the organic dairy industry says the FMMOs are in desperate need of changes. Adam Warthesen, director of government and