RFA Welcomes National Energy Council, Doug Burgum as Chairman
President-elect Donald Trump has announced that North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, in addition to joining his administration as Interior Secretary, will chair the new National Energy Council. The following is a statement from Renewable Fuels Association President and
North Dakota Approves Summit Carbon Siting Permit
(FARGO, ND)– On Friday, the North Dakota Public Service Commission approved a siting permit for the planned route of Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline project in the state. The commission approved the permit unanimously, green lighting the project
Senator Hyde-Smith Withdraws Name from Secretary of Agriculture Consideration
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding the possibility of being asked by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as Secretary of Agriculture: “It’s an honor to be mentioned as a
New Research Details How Beef Benefits Key Age Groups
DENVER, CO – Recent Beef Checkoff-funded research adds to a growing body of evidence reinforcing the important role beef plays in closing nutrient gaps for vulnerable populations. The three new studies looked at nutrient intake and adequacy needs
Corteva Agriscience Introduces Two New Preemergence Soybean Herbicides for 2025
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Corteva Agriscience continues to provide growers the weed-control solutions they need with the launch of Kyber® Pro herbicide and Sonic® Boom herbicide. Both preemergence products will offer multiple, effective modes of action and extended residual activity to
Clean Fuels, Soy Growers Urge Congress to Extend Biodiesel Tax Credit
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America and nine national and state soy grower associations wrote to House and Senate leaders requesting a one-year extension of the §40A Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Tax Incentive. With fewer
More Potential Agriculture Secretary Nominees
***Update: On Friday afternoon, Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith took her name out of consideration for Secretary of Agriculture: https://americanagnetwork.com/2024/11/senator-hyde-smith-withdraws-name-from-secretary-of-agriculture-consideration/ READ ORIGINAL REPORTING BELOW (Jackson, MS) — One of the cabinet positions yet to be filled in the new
American Sugar Alliance Congratulates Strong Congressional Leadership Team
The American Sugar Alliance congratulates Senator John Thune (R-SD) on his election as Majority Leader of the Senate and Representative Mike Johnson (R-LA-04) on his re-election as Speaker of the House. Each of these members will spearhead
Ranch Group Endorses Bill Protecting Landowners
WASHINGTON, D.C. – America’s largest organization exclusively representing independent cattle and sheep producers, R-CALF USA, has endorsed the Protecting Agricultural Spaces Through Effective Ranching Strategies (PASTURES) Act (H.R.10042). The bill, introduced on Oct. 25, 2024, by U.S.
Stockmen’s Association Congratulates Burgum for Being Nominated as Interior Secretary
Last night, the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA), a 3,100-member, 95-year-old beef cattle trade organization, congratulated Governor Doug Burgum for being nominated by President-Elect Donald Trump as the secretary of the Department of the Interior (DOI). In