RFA Analysis: Automakers Endorse E15 for Almost All New 2024 Vehicles
The Renewable Fuels Association’s annual review of vehicle owner’s manuals and warranty statements indicates that E15 is explicitly approved by the manufacturer for use in approximately 95 percent of model year 2024 cars and light trucks. “RFA has worked
Final Merger Guidelines from FTC and DOJ Will Restore Competition and Strengthen Democracy, Says Farm Action
Washington, D.C. — Today the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released their final, updated 2023 Merger Guidelines, which revitalize antitrust enforcement against any mergers and acquisitions that “substantially lessen competition or tend to create
BASF Showcases Commitment to Innovation in Agriculture in 2023
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., December 18, 2023 – Growers faced unprecedented challenges in 2023, including weed control, drought pressure and more. As a leader in innovation, BASF Agricultural Solutions steps up to address these challenges head on, continuing to introduce new products
Pink at the Pump® Campaign Supports Breast Cancer Awareness
BISMARCK, N.D. – By choosing Unleaded88, a higher-octane fuel containing 15 percent ethanol and 85 percent gasoline, drivers across North Dakota helped raise a record $5,157.47 for breast cancer awareness as part of the annual Pink at the
Meeting Power Insecurity and Sustainability Challenges with Backup Generators and Renewable Diesel Fuel
WASHINGTON (December 18, 2023) – Balancing the need for reliable electric power and the desire for greater sustainability was the subject of a recent webinar hosted by the Engine Technology Forum (ETF). The panel of industry experts featured Greg Lamberg
Brevant® Seeds Brings 24 New Soybean Varieties to Market for 2024
INDIANAPOLIS, December 18, 2023 — The 2024 class of Brevant® brand soybeans is the largest to date, with 24 new Enlist E3® soybean varieties featuring elite genetics from Corteva Agriscience and a focus on consistent performance in any growing season. “The
Farmers Can Now Enroll in ARC and PLC Programs for the 2024 Crop Year
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that agricultural producers can now enroll in the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2024 crop year. Producers
USDA Launches Workshops on Livestock Risk Management Products
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is hosting more than a dozen in-person and virtual workshops this winter for producers to learn about new and expanded livestock risk management products. The “Livestock Roadshow,”
USDA to Conduct Study on Sheep and Lamb Health and Management
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2023 – This December through July 2024, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s (APHIS) National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) are partnering to conduct a national study focusing
Watne Reelected North Dakota Farmers Union President
(JAMESTOWN, N.D.) – Mark Watne of Velva was reelected to an 11th one-year term as North Dakota Farmers Union president by more than 500 members and voting delegates attending the organization’s 97th annual state convention Dec. 15-16 in Bismarck. In