TFI: Tightening of Air Standards will Hamper Fertilizer Production
The Fertilizer Institute Wednesday expressed alarm with the Environmental Protection Agency’s lowering of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for fine particulate matter. According to TFI, the change will lead to permitting gridlock across much of the
Corn Farmers Caution Administration over Electric Vehicles
A letter signed by more than 3,400 farmers was sent to President Biden Wednesday expressing concern over the administration’s focus on electric vehicles. Specifically, the prioritization of electric vehicles over biofuels, such as corn ethanol, as it
Shrinking Supply of Dairy Heifers May Limit Growth of U.S. Milk Production
DENVER (February 7, 2024)—A sharp decline in the number of dairy heifers available to replace older cows exiting the U.S. dairy herd could limit any meaningful growth in domestic milk production over the next few years. The
BASF Hosts Ingage Advisory Council Meetings with Growers and Retailers
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, February 7, 2024 — BASF held a pair of Ingage Advisory Council meetings in January to bring together growers and retailers from across the United States to explore challenges and opportunities facing the
American Carbon Alliance Statement on U.S. Senate Farm to Fly Act
URBANDALE, Iowa (Feb. 8, 2024) – American Carbon Alliance CEO Tom Buis released the following statement today in response to the recent Farm to Fly Act announcement: “The development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) not only benefits the
NASDA Members Urge U.S. Agencies to Collaborate on Strategies to Address Agricultural Labor Shortages
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today at the 2024 Winter Policy Conference, members of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture encouraged federal agencies to develop strategies that address agricultural labor shortages across the country. The action item aims to encourage the United
U.S. Dairy Exports Fall Back from Record Highs in 2023, Underscoring Need for New Market Access
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2024—Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), released the following statement today on the U.S. agricultural export data for calendar year 2023 released by the U.S. Department of
USDA Identifies 2024 McGovern-Dole Priority Countries
The Department of Agriculture this week identified priority countries for new McGovern-Dole cooperative agreements. The McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program is the largest global donor to school feeding efforts. The program provides U.S.