Feeding the World, Caring for the Land: U.S. Wheat Associates Launches ‘Stories of Stewardship’ Video Series
ARLINGTON, Virginia — The time and effort U.S. farmers put into caring for the land makes for a story that is not shared often enough. A new video series produced by U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) aims to change that
Feeder Council to Host Beyond the Bunk Workshop
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) Feeder Council will host its 2024 Beyond the Bunk Workshop Jan. 18 at The Gallows Hall in Towner, N.D. The workshop will begin at 11 a.m. with NDSA Vice President Randy Schmitt,
Becca Smith Promoted to NCFC’s Senior Director of Member& Industry Relations
Washington, D.C. (January 4, 2024)—The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC) today announced that Becca Smith has been promoted to Senior Director of Member and Industry Relations. In this role, Smith will play a crucial role developing
USDA Invests $3 Million to Provide Risk Management Training to Farmers, Ranchers
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) today announced up to $3 million is available for cooperative agreements to educate underserved, small-scale and organic producers on risk management and climate-smart practices. RMA’s Risk Management
United Soybean Board Announces Call for Nominations for 2024 Tom Oswald Legacy Award
ST LOUIS (November 27, 2023) – Does an individual, organization or group come to mind that’s left a lasting mark on the soybean industry and the soy checkoff? United Soybean Board (USB) announces today a call for nominations
SDSU Rodeo Team Prepares for Spring Rodeo Season
BROOKINGS, S.D. – The South Dakota State University Rodeo Team ended the fall 2023 season with the women’s team ranked second and the men’s team ranked fourth among 15 schools and 280 contestants represented in the Great
Growth Energy Welcomes Montana as 49th State to Approve Use of E15
HELENA, MONTANA—After updating its fuel regulations, Montana recently became the 49th state to approve the sale of E15—a more affordable fuel made with 15% American-made bioethanol. Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, welcomed the news,
Weekly Ethanol Production for 12/29/2023
Article courtesy of the Renewable Fuels Association According to EIA data analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association for the week ending December 29, ethanol production scaled back 5.2% to a 5-week low of 1.049 million b/d, equivalent
Analysis: Corn Futures Fall More Than 30% in 2023
Grain futures ended 2023 significantly in the red, with corn futures suffering their biggest yearly drop in a decade, according to a new analysis by the University of Illinois’ Farm Policy website. Wheat and soybeans also posted
Ethanol, Liquid Fuels Survive Climate Politics
Liquid fuel sales, including ethanol blended gas, will continue for the foreseeable future, according to most experts, despite the politics of climate change. U.S. electric vehicle sales were up by more than half last year over 2022,