Growth Energy Commends California Governor for Including E15 in Budget Proposal
SACRAMENTO, CALIF.—Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, applauded California Governor Gavin Newsom for including E15—a higher biofuel blend made with 15% American-made bioethanol—in his recently-released budget proposal. “E15 would help California accomplish its twin goals of
Secretary Naig: “Strong Productivity Must be Met with Strong Market Demand”
DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 10, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the 2024 Iowa Crop Production Annual Summary released by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The national summary and
Industry Disappointment with Lack of 45Z Clean Fuel Tax Credit Clarity
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Friday, long awaited guidance on tax credits that are key to the future of the U.S. sustainable aviation fuel industry were released and met with disappointment due to a lack of clarity. The
Deere Lays Off 75 Workers at Iowa Tractor Plant
(OTTUMWA, IA) — John Deere has laid off 75 workers at a manufacturing facility in Iowa. The job cuts are some of the first in 2025 after the company reduced its workforce by the thousands last year
USDA Releases WASDE, Quarterly Grain Stocks Report and More
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Cuts to 2024 corn and soybeans yields, lower than expected corn and soybean ending stocks and a rise in winter wheat acres were all found in the latest data release from USDA on Friday.
Mexican Border Expected to Reopen for Feeder Cattle
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) suspended imports of live cattle and bison from Mexico on November 22, 2024, following the discovery of New World screwworm (NWS) near Mexico’s southern border. This action was
SDSU Graduate Student Receives Farmers Union Scholarship
by Lura Roti A pheasant hunting trip with his dad introduced Clay Schoen to South Dakota and its agricultural landscape. “The incredible scale of the agricultural industry in South Dakota brings about a culture that is unlike
Farm Action Urges USDA to Strengthen Protections for America’s Cattle Ranchers
Washington, D.C. — Today, Farm Action submitted a public comment to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in support of its advanced notice of a proposed rulemaking, Price Discovery and Competition in Markets for Fed Cattle, aimed at improving farmer
NGFA Comments on East and Gulf Coast Port Labor Deal
ARLINGTON, Va. – The International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. released a joint statement yesterday announcing an agreement on a new six-year labor contract. The agreement must be ratified by both sides, but
Modern Ag Alliance Appoints New Executive Director To Lead Advocacy Efforts
St. Louis, Missouri – The Modern Ag Alliance today announced the appointment of Elizabeth Burns-Thompson as Executive Director. With extensive expertise in agricultural policy and advocacy, she will lead the organization’s efforts to advocate for science-based policies that