New Poll Indicates Strong Bipartisan Support for E15
Recent nationwide polling conducted by Morning Consult for the Renewable Fuels Association shows that 69 percent of registered voters support increasing the availability of E15 (gasoline with 15 percent ethanol) to help lower fuel prices and support
USDEC Receives $9.7 Million in Second Round of RAPP Funding
ARLINGTON, VA – The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) received $9.7 million in the second round of Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), adding to the $10 million granted in the first
Legislator and Farmers Do Not Agree on Tax Reform Idea
By Lura Roti Tax reform was the focus of a panel discussion held during the 109th South Dakota Farmers Union State Convention. And although panelists, farmers and ranchers did not all agree on the type of change, most
’Tis the Season for Red and Green: CROPLAN Seed Releases New Corn Product Lineup for 2025
ARDEN HILLS, MINN – Just as the stockings were hung by the chimney with care, the CROPLAN seed team recently wrapped up the rigorous process of selecting its new corn products for 2025. CROPLAN seed has broad
U.S. Grains Council Receives Second Round Of Regional Agriculture Promotion Program Funding From U.S. Department of Agriculture
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) today received notice of a second round of funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) under its Regional Agriculture Promotion Program (RAPP). The award will disperse $16 million
AGCO Raises Long-Term Financial Targets, Provides 2025 Outlook at 2024 Analyst Meeting
NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, announced new financial targets to investors at its 2024 Analyst Meeting as
Funding Available to Help Farmers Finance New Cooperatives
St. Paul, MN: The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for funding to support the development of agricultural cooperatives in the state. The Cooperative Development Grant Program is designed to help new cooperatives looking
America’s Grain and Feed Industry Praises WRDA Passage
ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 19, 2024 – The U.S. Senate yesterday approved the biennial Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA) by a vote of 97-1. WRDA funds crucial water-related infrastructure projects nationwide under the
Congress to Skip Town, Leaving America’s Pork Producers High and Dry Without Prop. 12 Fix
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is deeply disappointed in Congress’ decision to relinquish their responsibility to produce a new Farm Bill and an overdue federal solution for California Proposition 12. “Pork producers do not
Iowa Farm Bureau Launches Ag Market Outlook Meeting Series
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa—Dec. 18, 2024— With farm incomes down nearly 25% since 2022, Iowa farmers are feeling the strain of market volatility. To help them prepare for the challenges ahead, Iowa Farm Bureau, in collaboration with