Organizations Oppose Proposals to Increase Farm Subsidy Reference Prices
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Organizations representing taxpayers and consumers issued the following statements in opposition to proposals to increase farm subsidy reference prices. Below are statements from the Heritage Foundation, National Taxpayers Union, R Street Institute, Environmental
Celebrating The Future of Agriculture – and Wheat Foods, From Farm to Flour
ARLINGTON, Virginia — U.S. Wheat Associates (USW), North American Millers’ Association (NAMA), National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG), and American Bakers Association (ABA) are joining the “Celebration of Modern Agriculture on the National Mall” near the United States Department
Dairy Industry Statements on Farm Bill Progress
(WASHINGTON D.C.)– On Wednesday, both Republican and Democratic leaders on Capitol Hill have Farm Bill frameworks and progress announcements. House Ag Chair Glenn “GT” Thompson has indicated a markup of the Farm Bill is planned for May
New GREET Model Could Limit Availability of Cleaner Jet Fuel
Fargo – North Dakota corn farmers are concerned by the announcement from the U.S. Department of Treasury (USDOT) limiting corn-based ethanol’s contribution to the decarbonization of the aviation sector. Yesterday’s update to the Department of Energy’s (DOE)
Ranking Member Scott Statement on Republican Rejection of Bipartisan Farm Bill
WASHINGTON – Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott released the following statement in response to the decision by Agriculture Committee Republicans to reject a bipartisan farm bill compromise. “Agriculture Committee Democrats presented a farm bill counterproposal to our
ARA Applauds Announcement on Agriculture’s Role in Sustainable Biofuels
ARLINGTON, Va. (May, 2024) – The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) President & CEO Daren Coppock released the following statement applauding the Biden Administration’s announcement updating the Greenhouse gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy use in Technology (GREET) model and including regenerative
USDEC Concludes MOU with World Farmers’ Organisation, Champions U.S. Dairy with FAO and Member States
ROME, ITALY – U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) President and CEO Krysta Harden and World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) Secretary General Andrea Porro today signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to deepen collaboration between their organizations in supporting greater farmer representation
USDA Reminds Producers of Climate-Smart Opportunities Using Farm Loan Programs
Washington, DC, April 30, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds agricultural producers that Farm Loan Programs can be used to support a variety of climate-smart agriculture practices, which build on many practices
Senator Marshall Leads Letter and Introduces Legislation For Agricultural Disaster Relief
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. led a letter to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration urging leadership to include funding for a disaster program to address 2023 agricultural losses
Senator Marshall Comprehensive Disaster Relief Bill Backed Strongly by National Sorghum Producers
WASHINGTON, DC (April 30, 2024)—Senator Roger Marshall’s (R-KS) introduction today of the Agricultural Emergency Relief Act, and letter to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, signifies crucial and timely needed support for U.S. sorghum farmers. National