North Dakota Producer Spotlight: Intercropping Innovators
RAY, N.D. — The Justin and Sara Jacobs family farm is at the forefront of a farming practice that’s transforming agriculture: intercropping. “Intercropping is about growing two or more crops together within the same field,” says Justin Jacobs.
PepsiCo Foods North America Launches New “Planting Pathways Initiative” To Expand Opportunities in the Agriculture Sector
PLANO, Texas, July 24, 2024 – PepsiCo Foods North America today announced its Planting Pathways Initiative, charting an industry-leading and transformative course for expanding agricultural opportunities. Recent USDA Census of Agriculture data shows that farmers under the
New Format for Nebraska Soybean Management Field Days
LINCOLN, Neb. (July 24, 2024) — The 2024 Soybean Management Field Days will take place from August 13 to August 16. This year, the Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) and Nebraska Extension introduce a new format, providing a unique opportunity
IDFA Welcomes 30 Emerging Leaders From IDFA Member Companies Into NextGen Leadership Program Cohort 6
WASHINGTON, July 24, 2024—The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today announced 30 exceptional dairy industry professionals from IDFA member companies who have been selected for the sixth cohort of the NextGen Leadership Program, a premier, year-long development program
Mid-South, Southeast Cotton Producers to See San Joaquin Valley Agriculture
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Twenty cotton producers from the Mid-South and Southeast will observe cotton and other agriculture-related operations in California’s San Joaquin Valley the week of July 28 as part of the National Cotton Council’s 2024 Producer
Trust Protocol Grower Enrollment Climbs for Fifth Straight Year
MEMPHIS, TENN (July 24, 2024) – The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol announced today continued program expansion for the fifth consecutive year – both in enrolled growers and planted acres. Planted cotton acres enrolled increased to 2.1 million acres,
NAWG’s 2024 Summer Intern
Washington, D.C. (July 24, 2024) – This summer, Texas A&M student Laney Ferrell joined the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) as their policy intern. Laney is from Seguin, Texas, and is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in
Summit Carbon Solutions CEO Lee Blank to Keynote the ACE Conference in Omaha
Sioux Falls, SD – The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) welcomes Lee Blank, CEO of Summit Carbon Solutions, as a keynote speaker during its 37th annual conference taking place August 14-16 at the Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District.
New Report Details Health, Sustainability Benefits of Organic Produce
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 24, 2024) — Choosing between organic or non-organic strawberries and spinach in the produce aisles is not always easy, so knowing the facts helps. And the science-based facts are that organic strawberries are sweeter and healthier
Clean Fuels Applauds Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging Timely Rules on Production Tax Incentive
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America applauded a bipartisan, bicameral letter signed by 16 Senators and 36 Representatives, urging Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to publish proposed rules for the §45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit and safe harbor