RFA to CARB: Time to Step Up Monitoring and Verification of Imported UCO Feedstock
In comments submitted today in response to a request for information from the California Air Resources Board, the Renewable Fuels Association urged the state agency to do more to ensure the integrity of imported used cooking oil (UCO) and
USW and NAWG Congratulate Brooke Rollins on Secretary of Agriculture Nomination
ARLINGTON, Virginia — U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) released the following statements in response to President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Brooke Rollins to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Navigating the Waters of WOTUS with AFBF
We continue our coverage at the National Association of Farm Broadcasters Convention with Courtney Briggs, Senior Director of Government Affairs with the American Farm Bureau Federation. We asked Courtney to talk to us about WOTUS. Q: You
Looking Ahead in Nebraska with Brevant
Jesse Allen is joined by Brevant retail sales agronomist, Tyler Stastny at the NAFB Convention. Q: Tyler, let’s talk. I know you are based in Nebraska and just wrapped up 2024 harvest. Of course, I know there
Adopting the Bayer Carbon Program
We have Ben Runge, Sustainable Systems Agronomist with the Bayer Carbon Program, or Foreground by Bayer with us at the NAFB Convention in Kansas City, MO. Q: Ben, just for starters, walk folks through what are some
Beef Checkoff Seeing Shrinking Dollars, Higher Demand
We continue our coverage of the NAFB Convention with the Cattlemen’s Beef Board chair, Andy Bishop of Kentucky, who joins Jesse Allen for a conversation. Q: To start, I know there was a recent ROI study, and
Brooke Rollins Nominated as First Former FFA State Officer for U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, if Confirmed
Brooke Rollins, a Texas native with extensive experience in public policy, has been nominated to serve as the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture in the incoming second Trump administration. If confirmed, Rollins would bring a unique background to
Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame Announces 2025 Inductees
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (Nov. 25, 2024) –Established in 2009, the Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame honors the exceptional visionary men and women who have made lasting contributions to the cattle-feeding industry. 2025 Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame honorees
Huber Wins Collegiate Discussion Meet
Bismarck, N.D. – Alex Huber, a student at North Dakota State University, won the NDFB Collegiate Farm Bureau Discussion Meet, held during the 82nd NDFB Annual Meeting in Bismarck at the Bismarck Hotel and Convention Center, Nov. 22-23.
MFU Members Hear From Anti-trust Trio at State Convention
ST. PAUL – Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) members heard from Department of Justice Deputy Assistant Attorney General Michael Kades, Fordham University Law Professor Zephyr Teachout and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison on the first full day of