North Dakota Soybean Council Elects Executive Officers
FARGO, ND – During the North Dakota Soybean Council (NDSC) board meeting on June 20, Jim Thompson of Page was elected as the chairman of the board. Thompson represents soybean farmers in District 4, Cass County, and
Clean Fuels Welcomes USDA Request for Information on Climate Smart Ag
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Clean Fuels welcomed the Hon. Tom Vilsack, U.S. Agriculture Secretary, as he announced a Request for Information regarding climate smart ag practices for biofuel feedstocks. These practices can further lower the lifecycle carbon scores of
Innovating Dairy: Key Insights from National Mall’s Agricultutral Panel Discussion
Washington, D.C. (June 26, 2024) – At the recent three-day Celebration of Modern Agriculture on the National Mall, dairy industry leaders highlighted the growing impact of technology on dairy farming and its role in promoting environmental sustainability. The
USDA Announces Improvements to Camelina Pilot Insurance Program
WASHINGTON, June 26, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced improvements to the camelina pilot crop insurance program for the 2025 and succeeding crop years. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is expanding coverage options by allowing
NAWG Submits Testimony for Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Climate, Forestry, and Natural Resources
Washington, D.C. (June 26, 2024) – Today, The National Association of Wheat Growers’ (NAWG) President Keeff Felty provided written testimony for the record for the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Climate, Forestry, and Natural Resources during the “Hearing
USDA Expands Funding Opportunities for Specialty Crop Growers to Help Offset On-Farm Food Safety Expenses for 2024 and 2025
WASHINGTON, June 26, 2024— The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding the Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops (FSCSC) program to now include medium-sized businesses in addition to small businesses. Eligible specialty crop growers can apply
Senator Marshall Releases Statement on USDA Livestock Marketing Rule
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. released the following statement on the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) new livestock marketing rule under the Packers and Stockyards Act that will only harm livestock producers and add
University of Minnesota Publishes Climate Resilience Plan
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL (06/26/2024) — The University of Minnesota recently published its first Twin Cities campus Climate Resilience Plan — the only one of its kind in the Big Ten. The new plan is an addendum to the 2023 Climate Action
Nebraska Soybean Board to Meet
LINCOLN, Neb. (June 26, 2024) – The Nebraska Soybean Board will hold its next meeting on June 27-28, 2024 at the River’s Edge Conference Center located at 265 33rd Ave, Columbus, Nebraska. Among conducting regular board business, the Board
NCGA Joins Other Organizations in Filing Latest Lawsuit Challenging Administration’s Vehicle Mandates
The National Corn Growers Association and the Texas Corn Producers Association, along with other groups, filed a lawsuit today in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals challenging the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Corporate Average Fuel Economy