NFU President Testifies On Need For Increased Use Of Biofuels

The National Farmers Union wants the EPA to increase the use of biofuels as well as higher blends of ethanol…

NCBA Vice President To Testify On Clean Water Rule Rewrite

The Environmental Protection Agency has been holding virtual meetings taking input from stakeholders interested in their rewrite of Clean Water…

Herd Share Bill Goes Into Effect In Nebraska Today

A Herd Share Bill passed during this year’s Nebraska legislative session goes into law today. The measure was sponsored by…

Iowa Farmland Values And Cash Rental Rates Up

Land values and cash rental rates are hitting near record levels in some corn belt states. Former Iowa State University…

USDA Designates ASF Protection Zone In Puerto Rico And Virgin Islands

The USDA has announced its intent to designate Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands as an African Swine Fever…

USDA Announces Dairy Donation Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture this week announced the establishment of a $400 million Dairy Donation Program. It’s part of…

Wheat Associates Pleased Vietnam Suspending Wheat Import Tariffs

A Bilateral package was announced this week that includes Vietnam suspending its wheat import tariff on the United States. U.S.…

Minnesota Farmers Union Opposes Cargill Purchase Of Sanderson Farms

The Minnesota Farmers Union’s full board of directors have voted to oppose Cargill’s purchase of Sanderson Farms poultry operation. Farmers…

Farm To School Legislation Becomes Law Friday In Nebraska

Nebraska State Senator Tom Brandt’s Farm To School Bill goes into law on Friday. The measure connects schools across the…

Ag Groups Welcome USDA Guidance Document On Packers And Stockyards Enforcement

Both R-CALF USA and the National Farmers Union are welcoming USDA’s guidance document on how the department will enforce the…