House Agriculture Democrats Send Letter to Speaker Johnson Defending SNAP from $230 Billion in Cuts and Calling for Bipartisan Farm Bill Negotiations
WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Jahana Hayes (CT-05) was joined by Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) and all House Committee on Agriculture Democrats in a letter to Speaker
Life Cycle Assessment Confirms Environmental Benefits of Wheat Production
Washington, D.C. (March 17, 2025) – Today, the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) announced the results of a comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) showing significant progress in the sustainability of U.S. wheat production. The study highlights substantial
Organic Trade Association Statement on Federal Spending Bill
Washington, D.C. (March 17, 2025) — The Organic Trade Association (OTA) continues to urge Congress to invest in organic agriculture. The OTA believes it is vital to enable the U.S. Department of Agriculture to continue operating for the
Murray Named Angus Regional Manager for Great Lake States
By Jessica Harman, Communications Specialist The American Angus Association® hired Tyler Murray in March to fill the role of regional manager for the Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin area. Murray will serve as an Association resource for producers
All U.S. Pork Facilities Reinstated to Export to China
WASHINGTON, D.C., March 17, 2025 — The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is pleased to announce successful efforts to renew registrations of all 300+ U.S. pork harvesting and cold storage facilities eligible to export to China. “U.S. pork producers
Farmer-led Group to Promote Northern-grown Soy
MANKATO, MN – When relationships remain stagnant, so does business. To nurture relations and expand market opportunities for northern-grown soy, Northern Soy Marketing (NSM) is heading to Thailand March 24-28. “Relationships are the cornerstone of NSM’s mission,”
Clean Fuels, Farm, Feedstock Groups Ask EPA to Set 5.25-Billion-Gallon 2026 RFS BBD Volume
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America, American Farm Bureau Federation, American Soybean Association, National Oilseed Processors Association, North American Renderers Association, and U.S. Canola Association sent a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin encouraging the agency
Honoring Aerial Applicators on National Ag Day in Their Essential Service Aiding Global Food Production
ALEXANDRIA, VA, March 17, 2025 — As the nation celebrates National Ag Day tomorrow, March 18, the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) is proud to honor the men and women of agriculture and the vital service that
ACH Seeds Kickstarts Its 2025 Homegrown Giving Giveback Program, Nomination Period Now Open
ACH Seeds, a leading U.S. sugarbeet seed company and marketer of Crystal Brand Sugarbeet Seed, is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Homegrown Giving program. Once again, rural communities are invited to nominate and recognize outstanding local
Growth Energy to USDA: Maximize Flexibility on CSA
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, presented recommendations on how to improve and implement the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) interim guidelines on climate-smart, or regenerative, agriculture practices today. The agency is currently reviewing