Cattle President Says Burger Kings Climate Change Move Based On Misinformation

The Burger King chain has rebalanced the diet of some of its cows by adding lemon grass in a bid…

Corn Congress Delegates Talk About Renewable Fuels, Climate Change And Trade

National Corn Grower’s Association members held their annual Corn Congress this week. President Kevin Ross says it was a virtual…

Dairy Groups Opposing Ban Of Whole Milk In Schools

The American Dairy Coalition recently sent a letter to Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue and to Health and Human Services Secretary…

IFU President Says CFAP Expansion Needed For Diversified Farmers

Nebraska Congressman Jeff Fortenberry and Maine Representative Chelle Pingree are asking Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to expand the Coronavirus Food…

Analysis Shows Ethanol Industry’s Economic Losses Top $3.4 Billion Due To The Pandemic

The COVID 19 crisis has already led to more than $3.4 billion in lost revenues for the U.S. Ethanol industry.…

Open Sky Policy Institute Questions Tax Breaks Given To Businesses

Nebraska State Senators return to Lincoln next week to complete their 2020 legislative session with property tax relief one of…

Center For Rural Affairs Pleased USDA Streamlining Ag Loan Programs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is cutting red tape in four of its flagships ag loan programs to make it…

Waterways Council Pleased House Measure Funds Corps Inland Waterway Projects

This week, the House Appropriations Committee approved fiscal year 2021 monies for Energy and Water Development that funds the U.S…

Over A Dozen Activist Groups Fighting Navigable Waters Protection Rule

A coalition of agricultural and business groups including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is defending the Trump Administration’s WOTUS replacement…

Iowa Representatives Introduce Cattle Market Transparency Legislation

Three Iowa Congresspeople have introduced cattle market transparency legislation that’s a companion measure to a Senate Bill introduced earlier by…