US Cattlemen’s Association Welcomes LIP Update
The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association applauds recent action by the Department of Agriculture to update the 2023 Livestock Indemnity Program payment rate. Late last week, USDA announced the payment rate for beef calves over 800 pounds will increase
Ethanol Industry Presses for Sustainable Aviation Fuel During Illinois, Minnesota Farm Events
The ethanol industry is renewing its push for sustainable aviation fuel during USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack’s visits to farm events in Illinois and Minnesota. The Farm Progress Show in Decatur, IL and the Minnesota State Fair are
Pivot Bio names Chris Abbott CEO
Pivot Bio Tuesday announced Chris Abbot as its Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. As previously announced, Pivot Bio co-founder and current CEO Karsten Temme will become Chief Innovation Officer. Pivot Bio calls Abbot an industry leader and
Nearly Half of Potatoes Now go into Frozen Products
New Data from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows the majority of potatoes in the United States are now sold in processed forms such as frozen, chipped, dehydrated, or canned. With the introduction of french fries as a
Forest Service Announces Landscape Scale Investments
USDA’s Forest Service Tuesday announced it will invest $16.2 million to restore forests across tribal, state and private lands. The funded projects mark the first time the Forest Service will make Landscape Scale Restoration program grants directly