USDA Releases Packers and Stockyards Act Final Rule on Competition
The Department of Agriculture Tuesday announced the finalization of Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity Under the Packers and Stockyards Act. The final rule will be effective 60 days following publication in the Federal Register. The final rule,
NAWG Elects New Officers with Keeff Felty as President
Washington, D.C. (March 5, 2024) – The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) elected Keeff Felty as President during their 2024 Annual Conference in Houston, Texas. Felty is a fourth-generation farmer in the Altus area of Oklahoma. He
Fischer, Colleagues Lead Letter Urging EPA to Withdraw Concerning Wastewater Rule on Meat and Poultry Processors
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) led a letter to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan urging the agency to withdraw a proposed rule covering wastewater discharged by meat and
2024 Predictive Ag Report Warns Midwest Growers of Emerging Threats
EMERYVILLE, Calif. (March 5, 2024) – Armed with the 2024 Predictive Ag Report, released today by Pattern Ag, corn and soybean farmers can unlock the full potential of their crops, boosting both yield and profitability. This powerful tool
Firestone Ag Introduces Improved Regency Plus Bias Tire Portfolio to Deliver Enhanced Durability, Affordability
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 5, 2024) – Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today announced the introduction of the improved Regency Plus bias tire portfolio for Firestone Ag, built tough for today’s modern farmer. With extensive, cost-effective options for a variety of applications –
CRA Resolution of Disapproval to Block Fresh Paraguayan Beef from Being Imported to U.S.
WASHINGTON – For 25 years, the United States has blocked the importation of fresh beef from Paraguay as a result of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) determining foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is prevalent within the country.
Farm Action Applauds USDA’s Packers and Stockyards Act Rule on Discrimination and Retaliation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) published its final rule on inclusive competition and market integrity under the Packers and Stockyards Act (P&S Act). The rule will promote competition in livestock,
Iowa Calls on Biden for 2024 E15 Fix
The Iowa delegation of federal lawmakers is asking the Biden administration to issue a waiver authorizing E-15 sales this summer. The letter underscores the geopolitical significance of immediate, uninterrupted access to E-15 and its importance for Iowa
USDA Issues Analysis of School Breakfast Program
A new analysis from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows the USDA School Breakfast Program has served about 63 billion meals since it was established in 1975. Any student in a participating school can get free or reduced-price
Fuel Prices See Double-Digit Increase
After falling last week, the nation’s average price of gasoline climbed ten cents from a week ago, according to GasBuddy. The national average is up 22 cents from a month ago but 3.2 cents per gallon lower