Alliance Files Court Case Seeking Higher Ethanol Blends

The Urban Air Initiative, an alliance of ethanol, agriculture and clean fuel groups last week filed a brief in the…

NCBA Gives Mixed Review To DOT’s Hours Of Service Rules

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published its final rule updating the Hours of Service regulations. Part of the…

Senators Introduce Country Of Origin Labeling Online Legislation

A bi-partisan group of Senators led by Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin and Rick Scott of Illinois has introduced the Country…

Frost Damage Minimal In The Western Corn Belt

Cold temperatures in the western corn belt have slowed planting and emergence this week, but frost damage was minimal. DEKALB…

ASI Developing Secure Sheep And Wool Supply Plan

The American Sheep Industry Association is in the process of developing a Secure Sheep and Wool Supply plan. ASI Executive…

Minnesota Legislature Moves Forward With Supplemental Ag Finance Bill

The Minnesota House on a 133 to 1 vote has passed a supplemental agricultural finance bill. State Farmers Union Government…

NCBA And NAMI Opposing Spot Market Legislation

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association along with the North American Meat Institute are opposing the spot market legislation introduced this…

RFA Disappointed Colombia Imposing Duties On U.S. Ethanol Imports

Colombian officials have announced they will impose duties on U.S. ethanol exports into their country. U.S. officials say the duties…

USCA Wants Spot Market Legislation Passed

Senators Chuck Grassley and John Tester this week introduced legislation to require each meat packing facility that slaughters over 125,000…

Farm Bureau Official Says It’s Positive The European Union Wants Trade Talks Restarted

The European Union is looking to revive trade negotiations with the United States. EU Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan told US…