Analyzing the Farm Bill, election notes and ag policy with Syngenta
Jesse Allen dove into a conversation on farm bill, the election and ag policy at the NAFB convention with Syngenta’s Mary Kay Thatcher. Q: So 1000 foot view here, we at least have certainty. We know who’s
American Soybean Association advocates for a strong rural America
Josh Gackle, president of the American Soybean Association, and farmer in North Dakota, joins Jesse Allen at the NAFB Convention. Q: Let’s start with an easy one; how was harvest? JG: It’s good to be done. We
Farm Action Fund Releases Policy Roadmap for the Trump-Vance Administration
Washington, D.C. — Today, Farm Action Fund released its Trump-Vance administration transition paper, Securing America’s Food and Farm System. This paper outlines recommendations for how the administration can rebuild rural America and support independent farmers and ranchers in feeding their
Growth Energy Welcomes Selection of Doug Burgum as Energy Czar
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor issued the following statement regarding President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum to serve as Secretary of the Interior and Chairman of the National Energy Council:
RFA Receives Ethanol Safety Training Grants
Once again, the Renewable Fuels Association has received grants to extend its award-winning ethanol safety training programs into 2025. The new round of grants brings the total funds received by RFA for safety training to more than
Farmers Rally in London Against Proposed Tax Changes
LONDON – More than 10,000 farmers and supporters descended on London today in a massive protest against proposed changes to inheritance tax that they say could devastate agricultural operations across the United Kingdom. Organized by the National
Application, Nomination Forms Available for Out of the Ashes Wildfire Disaster Relief Program
Application and nomination forms are now available for the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association’s (NDSA) and North Dakota Stockmen’s Foundation’s (NDSF) Out of the Ashes Wildfire Disaster Relief Program. The groups teamed up to support the state’s cattle
FFAR Research Addresses On-Farm Bird Flu Outbreaks Linked to Wild Waterfowl
DAVIS, Calif. – The recent outbreak of H5N1 influenza, commonly called bird flu or avian influenza, originated in the wild bird population and jumped to farms, resulting in the loss of more than 100 million poultry and
Supporting Sustainable Dairy: New Checkoff Conservation Resource Goes Live
ROSEMONT, Ill. – The dairy checkoff has launched the Dairy Conservation Navigator, an online resource hub designed to provide farm advisors, stakeholders and conservation professionals with science-based information on sustainable farming practices and technologies. The Navigator aggregates science-based
Prep for 2025 Starts Now With Enlist® A Step Ahead Webinars
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 19, 2024 — Remaining diligent is essential to achieving clean, weed-free fields. As next season approaches, make sure you’re getting the most up-to-date information on application requirements, best management practices, nozzle selection and more for applying Enlist® herbicides.