Growth Energy: EPA Tailpipe Rule Neglects Vital Decarbonization Strategies
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuels trade association, expressed disappointment in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) final rule on Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles. “Since this rule
Stabenow Repeats Threat to Extend ’18 Farm Law if GOP Insists on Using SNAP for Title I
Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow repeated her threat to oppose a new farm bill if Republicans insist on taking funds from nutrition or conservation to fund it. Stabenow told Agri-Pulse’s Ag and Food Policy Summit her earlier
Ag Import Values Outpaced Export Values in 2023
USDA’s Economic Research Service reports U.S. agricultural imports exceeded exports by $16.6 billion in fiscal year 2023. For nearly 60 years, U.S. agricultural trade maintained a surplus, but in fiscal year 2019, the balance shifted to a
MU Releases New Baseline Food and Agricultural Outlook
Farm commodity prices have tumbled from the peak levels they rose to during spring 2022 — and new projections suggest that downward pressure on prices could continue throughout 2024 and beyond. The Food and Agricultural Policy Research
U.S. Potato Industry Wants More Opportunities for Increased Exports
Several commodity group leaders gathered at the recent Agri-Pulse Ag and Food Policy Summit in Washington, D.C. The conversation centered around rebuilding export markets and improving overseas demand. Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council, says
USDA Announces Grants for Urban Agriculture
The Department of Agriculture is accepting grant applications to support urban agriculture and innovative production. Chief of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, Terry Cosby, says, “These projects will add to the important work communities are doing to
Noble Research Institute Partners with Ranch Management Consultants
Noble Research Institute Ranch Management Consultants Tuesday announced a collaboration with an exclusive licensing agreement granting Noble use of RMC’s Ranching for Profit program content. Noble will design and develop a suite of educational, skill-building products incorporating
Researchers: Blue-Green Algae Can Protect Honey Bees
Scientists at USDA’s Agricultural Research developed an edible antiviral treatment that can be used to protect honey bees against Deformed Wing Virus and other viruses. Honeybees are important agricultural pollinators. However, viruses, including DWV, are linked to
Cargill Awards More Than $3 Million Grant to National FFA Organization
Cargill awarded a three-year grant of $3.15 million to the National FFA Organization in support of its commitment to shape future agriculture leaders. The grant supports various National FFA Organization programs and events during the three-year period,