Ethanol Industry Grateful for Multi-National Recognition
The U.S. ethanol industry expressed appreciation for the joint statement from President Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida on the importance of ethanol as a decarbonization solution. The leaders recognized ethanol as a solution within the transportation
John Deere Launches Nationwide Search for First-Ever Chief Tractor Officer to be the Face and Voice of the Company’s Social Media
MOLINE, I.L. (April 16, 2024) — This isn’t just a job; it’s the ultimate influencer adventure! John Deere, with the help of quarterback Brock Purdy, launched an epic hunt for the company’s first-ever Chief Tractor Officer (CTO) — a witty and
GROWMARK Partners with Intelinair to Advance Position as Digital Agronomic Leader
Bloomington, Ill. & Indianapolis, (AgPR) April 16, 2024 – As GROWMARK, Inc. continues to position itself to lead in the digital agronomy space, it has partnered with Intelinair, an ag data analytics company, on a new digital
Marshall Eying Republican Majority for Farm Bill
Senator Roger Marshall, over the weekend, suggested Congress should wait until a Republican-led Senate to create the next farm bill. The Kansas Republican told the Hagstrom Report Congress may need to pass another one-year extension instead, then
Farm Bureau Hopeful After GT Thompson’s Farm Bill Comments
House Ag Chair GT Thompson’s not giving up on a 2024 farm bill and that’s raised cautious hope at the American Farm Bureau Federation. AFBF Government Affairs Director Joe Gilson says Farm Bureau appreciates Thompson’s latest vow
EPA Data Shows Impact of Conservation Efforts on Emissions
New data released this month from the Environmental Protection Agency shows agriculture decreased its greenhouse gas emissions in 2022. The EPA recently released the Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990-2022. American Farm Bureau Federation
TFI Releases Latest Report on Fertilizer Industry Sustainability
The Fertilizer Institute Monday released new data highlighting industry improvement in sustainability performance of workforce safety, energy and the environment, fertilizer use, and industry innovation. TFI has collected data since 2013 on metrics that provide insight into
Retail Food Price Inflation Varied Geographically in 2023
Retail food price inflation varied by locality in 2023, according to USDA’s Economic Research Service. New data shows food-at-home, or grocery prices, rose the fastest last year in Houston, Texas, by 7.8 percent, followed by Boston, Massachusetts,
U.S. Pork Exports Continue to Surge in 2024
Exports of U.S. pork continued their robust growth in the first two months of 2024, according to recently released data by the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Commerce. They increased ten percent in volume, to 502,585 metric
Gas Prices Higher Again, Diesel Lower
The national average gas price increased again last week, climbing 3.1 cents from a week ago to $3.60 per gallon. The national average is up 14.2 cents from a month ago and 5.5 cents per gallon lower