First-Ever Sorghum Research Supplement in Journal of Food Science Fuels CPG Innovation

LUBBOCK, Texas (February 19, 2025) — The United Sorghum Checkoff Program (USCP) announces the publication of a special supplement in the Journal of Food Science, titled “Sorghum in Human Health.” This milestone marks the first-ever comprehensive compilation of
South Dakota Farm Bureau, Corn Growers Association Support 67% Threshold for Voluntary Easements

The South Dakota Farm Bureau and the South Dakota Corn Growers Association have come out in support of a requirement that CO2 pipeline companies secure voluntary easements from at least 67% of the landowners along their pipeline
South Dakota Maintains Number of Farms and Ranches from 2023 to 2024

The number of farms and ranches in South Dakot stayed the same from 2023 to 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The total number of farms and ranches in the state
POET and Tallgrass Begin Collaboration on Carbon Capture Pipeline Project in Nebraska

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, based Poet has partnered with an infrastructure company to move carbon dioxide from a bioprocessing facility in Fairmont, Nebraska, to permanent underground storage. Under the arrangement, the Tallgrass Trailblazer carbon dioxide pipeline will
Baldwin Calls on Trump Administration to Contain Avian Flu, Protect Farmers and Consumers From Price Hikes

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on President Trump to quickly develop a plan to contain the avian flu outbreak that is devastating the nation’s poultry flocks and dairy herds and driving egg costs to
Patrick Johnson to Lead National Cotton Council in 2025

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Patrick Johnson, a Tunica, Miss., producer, who previously served as National Cotton Council (NCC) vice chairman, was elected NCC chairman for 2025 during the organization’s annual meeting in Dallas, Texas. Nathan Reed, a producer
Investing in the Future of Agriculture: The Turn the Bag Blue & Gold Program

JOHNSTON, Iowa — The Turn the Bag Blue & Gold program from Brevant® seeds provides FFA students with the opportunity to gain industry experience and fundraise for their chapter. Once selected for the program, students from participating chapters can begin
Cotton Council International Elects 2025 Officers

Washington, D.C. (Feb. 19, 2025) – Carlo Bocardo, a cooperative official from Bakersfield, Calif., will serve as Cotton Council International’s (CCI) president for 2025. CCI is the National Cotton Council’s (NCC) export promotion arm and carries out
Agronomists Share Top 10 Corn Seed Questions

WESTFIELD, Ind. — Growers ask their agronomists a lot of questions about corn seed — and that’s a good thing. Getting seed placement right requires the discussion of many factors — from soil types to yield goals
Second Annual Urban Agriculture Conference to Take Place This Weekend

EAGAN, Minn. – The second annual Urban Ag Conference, hosted by the Minnesota Farm Bureau, is set to welcome over 100 participants this weekend. This free event will take place at St. Paul College, offering urban farmers the