John Deere Joins Growth Energy in Commitment to Advancing Renewable Fuels
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, welcomed John Deere as its newest member. A global leader in the production of agricultural, construction, forestry, and turf equipment and solutions, John Deere has helped its
U.S. Grains Council Releases 2024/2025 Corn Export Cargo Quality Report
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) — The average aggregate quality of U.S. corn samples tested for the U.S. Grains Council’s (USGC’s) 2024/2025 Corn Export Cargo Quality Report released today was better than or equal to U.S. No. 2 on all grade factors.
SDSU Extension Publishes Study on Ag Cooperative Impact in SD, ND and MN
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension has published a study on the economic impact of agricultural cooperatives in the Upper Midwest. The study examines the economic consequences if the Section 199A tax deduction expires. Section
NFU: Broad Dairy Tariffs Hurt Family Farmers
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union President Rob Larew issued the following statement regarding the ongoing trade dispute between the United States and Canada and its impact on dairy farmers: “Policymakers are focused on U.S. trade policy without solving
Rounds Urges Ag Secretary to Clarify Disaster Assistance Eligibility for Producers
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today sent a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to request the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) develop a transparent set of crop insurance requirements for disaster assistance programs. This
Funding Available to Assist Minnesota Meat Processors
St. Paul, MN: Minnesota partner organizations who serve meat and poultry processors are encouraged to apply for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Meat Processing Train & Retain Grant. The Meat Processing Train & Retain Grant program
NASS Reinstates Select Data Collection Programs and Reports
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is reinstating the July Cattle report, as well as County Estimates for Crops and Livestock. The county estimate reinstatement is effective for the 2024 crop season for
NOPA Urges USDA to Strengthen CSA Rule to Support U.S. Oilseed Farmers & Biofuel Growth
WASHINGTON – The National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) today submitted comments in response the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Interim Rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks, urging USDA to refine
Group Calls for Section 232 Investigation into Lamb and Mutton Imports
WASHINGTON, D.C. – R-CALF USA, the largest national nonprofit trade association exclusively representing United States cattle and sheep producers, submitted a letter yesterday to Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, urging a Section 232 investigation under President Trump’s America
Over 170 Minnesota Farm Bureau Members Take Part in Day on the Hill at the State Capitol
EAGAN, Minn. – More than 170 farmers and ranchers representing 48 counties across Minnesota gathered at the State Capitol on March 18 for the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation’s (MFBF) annual Day on the Hill, sharing their stories and highlighting