ASA President Testifies at Senate Appropriations Field Hearing
Wheatland, ND — ASA President Josh Gackle of Kulm, North Dakota, was invited to testify August 15 at a Senate Appropriations Committee subcommittee field hearing titled, “Perspectives on the Future of Agriculture Research and Technology.” His written statement
ACE Leadership, USDA Secretary Vilsack Kicked Off 37th Annual ACE Conference in Omaha
Omaha, NE – The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) 37th annual conference kicked off in Omaha today with remarks from U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack, as well as updates from the organization’s leadership, including ACE Board President
Inaction on Traceability is Unacceptable
By Mark Eisele, Wyoming Cattle Producer and NCBA President The future of the U.S. cattle industry hinges on our ability to swiftly respond to disease outbreaks. Yet, some groups and individuals continue to fight the tools that
ACH Seeds Invests $60,000 in Rural Communities Through Its 2024 Homegrown Giving Program
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (Aug.12, 2024) — ACH Seeds proudly announced its ongoing commitment to rural communities through its Homegrown Giving program. For the third consecutive year, ACH Seeds is donated to organizations in its customers’ growing regions, supporting
Minnesota Soybean Farmer Hosting International Trade Team
WELLS – A trip to southern Minnesota isn’t complete without a stop on the farm. For those visiting internationally, visiting a farming operation is the perfect opportunity to plant the seed of soybean knowledge and build relationships.
NGFA to Publish New Training Resources During Harvest Safety Week
ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 15, 2024 — The National Grain and Feed Association’s (NGFA) fifth annual Harvest Safety Week is Aug. 19-23. Each year at the end of August, NGFA dedicates a week to sharing safety resources particularly
USDA Announces Expansions to Grapevine Crop Insurance
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced policy enhancements to the grapevine insurance program, starting for the 2025 crop year. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is expanding coverage to vines grafted between six and
USDA Requests Public Input on Implementation of SUSTAINS Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is asking for public input on how best to implement the SUSTAINS Act, which authorizes USDA to accept private contributions to channel through several existing USDA conservation
Truterra Dips into Dairy with Launch of Summer Programs
Arden Hills, Minn., Aug. 15, 2024 – Truterra, a leading agricultural sustainability business that works with farmers to help improve the environmental impact of agricultural production while working to create incremental financial benefits for famers, today announced its first-ever
2024-2025 South Dakota Junior Beef Ambassador Applications Now Open
Pierre, SD – The South Dakota Beef Industry Council (SDBIC) is calling on South Dakota youth ages 5-18 to apply for the new cohort of the South Dakota Junior Beef Ambassador program. This year marks the fifth year