USDA January Reports Released
(WASHINGTON D.C.)– On Friday, USDA released multiple reports including the January WASDE Report, December 1st Grains Stocks and Winter Wheat Seedings. USDA says the size of the 2023 U.S. corn and soybean crops got bigger. AUDIO: Listen
Growth Energy Statement on 11th Circuit Court of Appeals Dismissal of SRE Challenge
ATLANTA–The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit dismissed Hunt Refining Company v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today, ruling that the small refinery exemption (SRE) challenge brought by Hunt under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) could not be
Plant Based Products Council Announces Additional Panels for Upcoming Conference
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Plant Based Products Council (PBPC) announced two additional panels for PBPC 2024: Circular Solutions, which will take place Apr. 8-10 in Omaha, NE. The panels are titled Grower Perspectives: Plant-based Products and Rural America and How
House Debates No Russian Agriculture Act
Russian agriculture is in Congress’ crosshairs as House lawmakers debated and were expected to pass the No Russian Agriculture Act. The Act would require the Treasury Secretary to direct U.S. officials at the IMF World Bank and
Combines See Solid Sales Gains Late in 2023
Combine harvester sales closed out the year ahead of 2022 levels, while almost all tractor segments saw declines in both the U.S. and Canada. The latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers says total U.S. farm
USDA Kicking Off the National Ag Classification Survey
As the agency already prepares for the 2027 Census of Agriculture, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will conduct the National Agricultural Classification Survey on January 24. The survey, an important step in determining who should receive a
Bipartisan Bill Would Support Organic Dairy Farmers
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME), a longtime organic farmer and House Ag Committee member, and Marc Molinaro (R-NY) introduced legislation to support organic dairy farmers. The Organic Dairy Data Collection Act would enhance data collection at USDA to
Farm Bureau Awards Distinguished Service Honors
Frank Lucas (R-OK) and former Iowa Farm Bureau President Craig Hill received the American Farm Bureau’s 2023 Distinguished Service Award and Farm Bureau Founders Award, respectively. The awards are the highest honors presented by AFBF. Lucas and