USDA Proposes Next Steps to Fairer Markets and Transparency
The USDA announced the next steps it’s proposing to address the many complex competition issues in agricultural markets and create a fairer playing field for poultry growers and farmers. USDA is proposing the rule “Poultry Grower Payment
ResponsibleAg Launches Newly Redesigned Website
ARLINGTON, Va. (June 3, 2024) – ResponsibleAg — the comprehensive certification program that demonstrates agribusinesses’ commitment to environmental, health, safety, and security — unveiled its newly redesigned website at www.responsibleag.org. “The website redesign creates a user-friendly browsing experience that enables
John Deere Introduces New T6 800 Walker Combine
OLATHE, Kansas (June 3, 2024) – John Deere (NYSE: DE) introduces the new T6 800 walker combine. In addition to the S7 Series of combines introduced earlier this year, the T6 800 combine offers operators outstanding harvesting performance
Feeding Quality Forum Registration Now Open
By Morgan Boecker, senior manager of producer communications As we approach a herd rebuild, you need confidence to navigate today’s cattle market dynamics. This year’s Feeding Quality Forum (FQF) theme is just that, so attendees can leave
Minnesota Ethanol Producers Association Joins American Carbon Alliance
URBANDALE, Iowa (June 3, 2024) – The American Carbon Alliance (ACA) announced that the Minnesota Ethanol Producers Association has joined the alliance. To date, ethanol trade associations in every state representing the proposed Summit Carbon Pipeline have joined the
Producers and Landowners Can Now Sign Up for USDA’s Grassland Conservation Reserve Program
WASHINGTON, June 3, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can now sign up for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (Grassland CRP). The signup runs from today through June
Prairie-to-Plate Philosophy Drives Bird-Friendly Management at North Dakota’s Paul Ranch
Carson, N.D. (June 3, 2024) — More than 60 miles southwest of Bismarck, the Paul Ranch spreads over 6,700 acres of high-quality, mixed-grass prairie. Owned and operated by Daniel and Tresa Paul and their children David and Denver
SDSU Extension Offering Livestock Water Testing Across State
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension is offering on-site livestock water testing services across the state and encouraging producers to take advantage. “It’s never too early to start testing your water,” said Robin Salverson, SDSU
USDA Issues Quarantine Designation for Grant County and Roberts County, South Dakota
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) extends much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters and, in this case, quarantines through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various needs
FARM Program Opens Nominations for 2024 FARM Excellence Awards
ARLINGTON, VA – The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program today announced that it has opened the nomination period for the 2024 FARM Excellence Awards. These prestigious awards spotlight participating farms and FARM Evaluators that demonstrate excellence