NAWG Responds to Chairwoman Stabenow and Chairman Thompson’s Farm Bill Proposals
Washington, D.C. (May 1, 2024) – Today, Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA-15) each released their own five-year Farm Bill proposals. The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) President Keeff Felty provided the following
South Dakota Farmers Union Launches 2024 Photo Contest: Celebrating Life on the Family Farm & Ranch
South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) hosts its annual photo contest, Celebrating Life on the Family Farm & Ranch May 1 – July 31, 2024. The winning photographer receives $250. “Agriculture is our state’s No. 1 industry. This
Secretary Naig Comments on Final Guidance Incorporating Updated GREET Model for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Credit
DES MOINES, Iowa (May 1, 2024) – Following yesterday’s release of guidance by the U.S. Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service on the 40B Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Credit, which incorporates an updated version of the GREET (Greenhouse gases,
Statement of NCFC President Chuck Conner on Farm Bill Frameworks
Washington, D.C. (May 1, 2024)—“I would like to thank both Chairman Thompson and Chairwoman Stabenow for their leadership in introducing frameworks for the 2024 farm bill today. These are critical first steps in passing a farm bill
Cattle Producers Support House Ag Committee Farm Bill Framework
WASHINGTON (May 1, 2024) – Today, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane responded to the release of Farm Bill frameworks from the House and Senate Agriculture Committees: “We are very pleased with
Specialty Crop Industry Applauds Movement on Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) has issued the following statement following the release of two separate farm bill frameworks by the chairs of the U.S. House and Senate Agriculture Committees: “The Specialty
Cover Crops on Livestock Operations: Potential for Expansion in the United States
While cover crops can provide multiple environmental and economic benefits both on and off the farm, the net benefits of cover crops vary by region, crop/livestock system, and operation. A report issued today by USDA’s Economic Research
MSR&PC Announces Election Results
MANKATO – The results are in! The Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council (MSR&PC) is pleased to announce that five grower leaders have been elected and reelected to the board of directors. Tasked with directing soybean checkoff dollars to increase
Governor Pillen Proclaims May as Renewable Fuels Month in Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. (May 1, 2024) – Governor Jim Pillen has once again demonstrated his commitment to sustainable energy by designating the month of May as Renewable Fuels Month in Nebraska. This proclamation, made during a ceremony at the
Industry Veteran Chris Turner Joins Pivot Bio as Chief Commercial Officer
St. Louis, Missouri; Berkeley, California (May 1, 2024) — Pivot Bio, a leading sustainable agriculture company, announced today the appointment of industry veteran Chris Turner as Chief Commercial Officer. In this executive role, Turner will lead the company’s global