Court Tosses EPA Chlorpyrifos Action
LINCOLN, Neb. (DTN) — A federal appeals court threw out EPA’s actions banning the insecticide chlorpyrifos, ruling on Thursday the agency’s actions were arbitrary and capricious. The ruling could clear the way for EPA to restore chlorpyrifos
Corn Growers Support Fertilizer Industry Transparency
The Iowa Corn Growers Association developed language they’d like added to the upcoming farm bill that would review competition and transparency in the fertilizer industry. The language would mandate a USDA assessment of the pricing practices used
SAF Leaders Urge Biden Administration to Use GREET Model
Sustainable aviation fuel leaders are pressing the administration to modernize its carbon measuring model for the biofuel—key to winning tax credits to attract needed investment. Seventy industry leaders, including major airlines, wrote Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen that
Ag Secretary Speaks at FFA National Convention
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke to students, agricultural educators, and guests at the opening session of the 96th National FFA Convention and Expo during Thursday’s opening session. He also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the organization
China Set to Import Record Amount of Wheat
A University of Illinois Farmdoc report says China is set to import “record volumes” of wheat this year. Industry sources say rain damage to China’s wheat crop and subsequent worries over dry weather in exporting nations are
American Angus Association Offering Internship Opportunities
The American Angus Association is excited to offer internship opportunities for students to try a trial-run of potential career choices. The association has five internship positions available for the summer of 2024. It’s a ten-week program that’s
Iowa Pork Campaign Involves Iowa State Football Players
The Iowa Pork Producers Association has a marketing initiative involving aptly-named Iowa State football players. The campaign is called “Purchase Moore Hamman Bacon.” The Cyclone players are Myles Purchase, Tyler Moore, Tommy Hamman, and Caleb Bacon. The
Legislation to Study Barriers to Mental Health
Senators Michael Bennet and Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming introduced legislation requiring the Government Accountability Office to study the barriers between farmers and ranchers and mental health care. “Our farmers and ranchers face uncertainty from forces beyond their