Corn Growers Win Dispute with Mexico Over GM Corn Ban
In a major win for the nation’s corn growers, a dispute panel ruled today that Mexico violated its commitments under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement when it issued a decree that banned genetically modified corn imports in early
A Fairly Neutral December 2024 Cattle on Feed Report
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — The latest Cattle on Feed report from USDA came out for December 2024 and was fairly neutral and in line with pre-report expectations. Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the
ASTA Awarded $1M in New RAPP Grant Funding
Alexandria, VA—December 20, 2024— The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) is pleased to be the recipient of a $1,000,000 award from USDA’s new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) grants. These programs are intended to help the U.S. agricultural
Growth Energy Warns EPA Against Lowering Cellulosic Volumes
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In a hearing today, Growth Energy—the nation’s largest biofuel trade association—urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) not to retroactively reduce renewable volume obligations (RVOs) for cellulosic biofuels under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). Earlier this
SDSU Extension to Provide Educational Sessions During 2025 Dakota Farm Show
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension will provide a day of educational sessions for crop and cattle producers during the 2025 Dakota Farm Show in Vermillion. The annual agricultural trade show is Jan. 7-9, 2025,
USDA Announces Final $300 Million in Automatic Assistance for Distressed Farm Loan Borrowers
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 2024 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the final approximately $300 million in assistance to distressed direct and guaranteed farm loan borrowers under Section 22006 of the Inflation Reduction Act. Over the past
FARMS and Coalition of Large Tribes (COLT) Partner to Advance Bison Rematriation and Agricultural Innovation
FARGO,ND-December 20, 2024- The North Dakota Advanced Agriculture Technology Engine (FARMS) and the Coalition of Large Tribes (COLT) have officially entered into a ground breaking Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on advancing bison Rematriation, agriculture innovation, and
Exclusive Offerings from the Angus Foundation Available in January
By Molly Biggs, Communications Specialist The month of January kicks off an exciting new year full of opportunities to support the Angus Foundation’s mission of advancing education, youth and research. With numerous offerings available in conjunction with
John Deere Continues to Grow U.S. Presence – Benefiting Customers, Communities, and Employees
OLATHE, KAN. — John Deere’s dedication to U.S. manufacturing includes supporting our hometown communities, the customers we serve, and the employees we value. Check out some of the ways we’ve been making this happen: Investing in Remanufacturing
Klobuchar Named Ranking Member of Senate Ag Committee
(WASHINGTON D.C.)– On Thursday, Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) was named as the ranking member on the Senate Ag Committee. It had been widely presumed for weeks that Klobuchar would take over as the Democratic leader on the