Livestock Industry Fights Misguided Grazing Impacts from Greater-Sage Grouse Management Plan
WASHINGTON (June 14, 2024) – Yesterday, the Public Lands Council (PLC) and other livestock groups filed comments on the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and draft Resource Management Plans (RMP) related to Greater Sage-Grouse habitat
Good News and Bad News for South American Corn and Soybeans
South America’s harvest results are a mixed bag this year. Dr. Michael Cordonnier, an agronomist at Soybean and Corn Advisor, says Brazil’s second corn crop turned out well. He says, “Conab came out yesterday, and they increased
U.S. Sales of 4-Wheel-Drive Tractors Increase Slightly in May 2024
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN (June 14, 2024) – U.S. sales of 4-Wheel-Drive tractors increased 9.4% in May compared to 2023, according to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). This increase follows April 2024’s uptick of 24% compared to the
North Dakota Corn Growers Association Wants Farm Bill Done Right
The North Dakota Corn Growers Association is working hard to get their opinions on the farm bill heard in Washington D.C. ND Corn Growers president Andrew Mauch shares his thoughts on the current state of the bill.
Dakota Ethanol Joins American Carbon Alliance
URBANDALE, Iowa (June 10, 2024) – The American Carbon Alliance (ACA) announced its most recent member today, Dakota Ethanol. To date, this marks 28 ethanol plants and 11 companies that have joined the ACA. Dakota Ethanol, located
Get the Most Out of Your High Performers
DULUTH, Ga. (June 13, 2024) — High-performing dairy cows are the golden girls of the herd. They’ve proven their value through high milk quality, reproductive efficiency and impact on total farm production. Whether they’re winning lifetime production awards
South Dakota Agricultural Foundation Appoints Kyle Holt as Inaugural CEO
Pierre, South Dakota – June 13, 2024 – The South Dakota Agricultural Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of Kyle Holt as its first Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Holt, with his extensive background in agriculture, leadership,
Fire Up the Grill with Beef this Father’s Day
Denver, CO – While dad’s work hard to make life easy, they can also be hard to shop for. That’s why the Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner. brand, funded by the Beef Checkoff, is offering up a few recipes to
World Pork Expo Brings The Industry Together To Share Ideas and Innovations
DES MOINES, Iowa, June 13, 2024 — The 36th World Pork Expo, presented by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), hosted more than 12,000 producers and industry professionals from 37 countries at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on June 5-6. World Pork
Ohio Farmer Jed Bower Elected to Serve as NCGA First Vice President
The National Corn Growers Association’s (NCGA) Corn Board has elected Jed Bower, of Washington Court House, Ohio, as the organization’s next first vice president for the new fiscal year, which begins October 1, 2024. On October 1, Kenny Hartman,