Iowa Delegation Wants Reduction on Fertilizer Duties
Iowa Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are calling on the Department of Commerce to lower the countervailing duties on phosphate fertilizers from Morocco. The push comes from the Court of International Trade’s recent remand of DOC’s
Rabobank: Global Fertilizer Market Set to Recover
A recent report from Rabobank says the outlook for global fertilizer markets is positive in the coming years. However, there are some challenges and potential risks to monitor. The global fertilizer market is recovering, with an estimated
White House Requests $2.8 Billion in Disaster Aid for Farmers
(WASHINGTON D.C.- DTN) — President Joe Biden sent a request to Congress that includes $2.8 billion in disaster aid for farmers and livestock producers affected by natural disasters. The overall request the White House has put together
New Speaker Johnson—We Have to Rein in Spending
The new Speaker of the House Mike Johnson stressed in his acceptance speech the GOP’s longstanding push to rein in spending, a goal that has direct implications for ag spending. Johnson hails from the GOP’s hardline conservatives—some
Latin American Delegation Experience South Dakota Ethanol Supply Chain
Sioux Falls, SD (October 26, 2023) – The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE), U.S. Grains Council (USGC) and the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council hosted a tour last week to show stakeholders from Costa Rica, Guatemala and Panama how ethanol
Rounds, Scott Introduce Bill to Strengthen CFIUS Review Process, Protect American Land
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, joined Ranking Member Tim Scott (R-S.C.) to introduce the Protect Our Bases Act. This legislation would make certain the Committee on
Alltech Survey Finds Optimism Regarding Sustainable Food System
Agri-food leaders around the world believe the industry can work together to create a better, more sustainable food system. That’s according to the Alltech Sustainability Insights report. “Our goal was to listen to the voices of our
Ethanol Production Trending Higher
The Energy Information Administration reports that ethanol production rose to its highest level in two months, and inventories rose during the seven days ending on October 20. Ethanol production increased to an average of 1.04 million barrels
NCC Elects New Officers
The National Chicken Council has installed the four officers that will guide the organization through 2024. The installation took place at NCC’s 68th Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. Randy Day, a retired CEO and special adviser to
Angus Genetics, Inc. Releases Functional Longevity Research EPD
The Functional Longevity (FL) research expected progeny difference (EPD) was released by the American Angus Association® for breeders on October 25. The trait’s purpose is to help further characterize relevant maternal traits, which aim to increase the