NCLA Sues to Stop USDA’s Mandating Electronic Eartags for Cattle and Bison
Washington, DC (October 31, 2024) – The New Civil Liberties Alliance has filed a Complaint against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and its Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s (APHIS) unlawful new rule requiring electronically readable (EID) eartags for
Secretary Naig Announces the Creation of the Iowa Organic Advisory Council, Appoints Members
DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 31, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced the formation of the Iowa Organic Advisory Council within the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and appointed seven Iowans to serve on it.
Water Conservation in Action: How a Farm Uses Tile Drainage to Hydrate Herds and Crops
In today’s farming landscape, efficient water management is not just about improving crop yields—it’s also about sustainability. As groundwater resources become increasingly strained, finding ways to conserve and reuse water is essential for long-term agricultural success. Ellingson,
Tri-State Young Producer Conference Event Connects Producers with Ag Marketing & Transition Planning Experts
South Dakota Farmers Union invites family farmers and ranchers to the Tri-State Young Producer Conference held in Fargo, N.D. January 10 – 11. “Building a career on the family farm or ranch comes with its challenges. Through
FARM Program Releases Environmental Stewardship Version 3
ARLINGTON, VA – The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program released today Environmental Stewardship (ES) Version 3 supporting the dairy community’s efforts to achieve greenhouse gas neutrality by 2050. FARM ES Version 3 gives dairy farmers a
Lack of 45Z Guidance Already Slowing Production
Reports say agricultural companies like Cargill and Bunge are slowing their soybean purchases due to uncertainty over U.S. biofuels policy. Farm Policy News says some producers are putting off some purchases of soy oil for use early
USDA Sending Natural Disaster Aid to Farmers
The USDA is issuing payments this week to agricultural producers impacted by natural disasters. The assistance includes $143 million in crop insurance indemnities for Florida producers impacted by Hurricane Milton and over $92 million for livestock producers
Broiler Industry Provides 1.4 Million Jobs, $450 Billion Impact
The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association, the National Chicken Council, the National Turkey Federation, and United Egg Producers have released an economic impact study of the poultry industry. The report highlights the positive impact the industry has
Company Transforms Organic Byproducts into Feed and Fertilizer
Denali, a company that recycles organics, says it has transformed over 10 billion pounds of organic byproducts into natural fertilizers. The company’s newly released sustainability report details findings from 2023. The report also shows that Denali collected
2024 Was a Wild Ride for Many Corn Farmers
WESTFIELD, Ind. (Oct. 30, 2024) — Crazy. Chaotic. Extremes. Those three words were used by AgriGold agronomists in Illinois, Louisiana and Iowa, respectively, to describe the 2024 growing season. Some corn fields shined; others struggled. As with