Biofuel Groups, Key Ethanol Senator Argue Updated GREET ‘Too Restrictive’
Biofuel interests complain the administration’s updated carbon modeling tax credit guidance for sustainable aviation fuel crop feedstocks is too restrictive and will hurt farmers. Growth Energy, the Renewable Fuels Association, and the American Soybean Association all say
Bill to Delist Gray Wolf Passes House
Congressman Tom Tiffany (D-WI) and Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s bill to delist the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act passed the House by a vote of 209-205. The “Trust the Science Act” would remove the gray wolf
Cover Crops on Livestock Operations: Potential for Expansion in the United States
While cover crops can provide multiple environmental and economic benefits both on and off the farm, the net benefits of cover crops vary by region, crop/livestock system, and operation. A report issued today by USDA’s Economic Research
Fischer Slams Administration’s Incentive For Foreign Biofuels, Hindering American Grown Energy
WASHINGTON — At an Appropriations Committee Hearing today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) questioned Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan about the negative impacts of the administration’s newly-released GREET model and the Clean Power Rule. During
NAWG Responds to Chairwoman Stabenow and Chairman Thompson’s Farm Bill Proposals
Washington, D.C. (May 1, 2024) – Today, Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA-15) each released their own five-year Farm Bill proposals. The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) President Keeff Felty provided the following
Statement of NCFC President Chuck Conner on Farm Bill Frameworks
Washington, D.C. (May 1, 2024)—“I would like to thank both Chairman Thompson and Chairwoman Stabenow for their leadership in introducing frameworks for the 2024 farm bill today. These are critical first steps in passing a farm bill
Cattle Producers Support House Ag Committee Farm Bill Framework
WASHINGTON (May 1, 2024) – Today, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane responded to the release of Farm Bill frameworks from the House and Senate Agriculture Committees: “We are very pleased with
Dairy Industry Statements on Farm Bill Progress
(WASHINGTON D.C.)– On Wednesday, both Republican and Democratic leaders on Capitol Hill have Farm Bill frameworks and progress announcements. House Ag Chair Glenn “GT” Thompson has indicated a markup of the Farm Bill is planned for May