AFIA Applauds US House’s Introduction of the EMIT LESS Act
ARLINGTON, Va. – June 11, 2024 – The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) applauds Representatives Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas-30, and Marc Molinaro, R-N.Y.-19, on the introduction of the Enteric Methane Innovation Tools for Lower Emissions and Sustainable Stock (EMIT LESS) Act. By
House Ag Leaders Comment on Senate GOP Farm Bill Framework
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Tuesday morning, Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman (R-AR) led the release of the Senate GOP’s Farm Bill framework. You can read more about that here: https://americanagnetwork.com/2024/06/boozman-unveils-senate-ag-republicans-framework-answering-call-to-put-more-farm-in-the-farm-bill/ House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn
Boozman Unveils Senate Ag Republicans Framework Answering Call to Put More Farm in the Farm Bill
WASHINGTON— U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, released the following statement after unveiling the Senate Republican-drafted framework answering the call for a farmer-focused farm bill. “From the
Wyoming Joins List of States With HPAI Infection in Dairy Cattle
The Wyoming Livestock Board and the Wyoming Department of Agriculture received confirmation last week that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been found in a dairy cattle herd. The National Veterinary Services Laboratory confirmed the infection, the first
Corn and Soybeans Show Planting Almost Over and Good Condition Ratings
(FARGO, ND) — Corn and soybean planting in the U.S. is inching closer to 100% completion with both crops showing good condition ratings early in the growing season. According to the latest crop progress report from USDA,
Farm Loan Delinquencies Reach New Low
Despite falling net farm incomes, rising interest expenses, and generally low producer sentiment, Agricultural Economic Insights says farm loan delinquencies improved in 2023. Across all commercial banks, the share of farm loans classified as delinquent fell to
Brazil Tax Changes May Make U.S. Soybeans More Attractive
Reports are showing a surprising tax change in Brazil has the potential to make soy grown in the world’s largest soybean exporter less competitive with supplies from the U.S. A provisional measure signed by Brazil’s president limits
SAF Still an Open Issue for Agriculture
Sustainable Aviation Fuel tax treatment remains in limbo despite months of regulatory efforts and, most recently, a push to include the treatment of SAF crops in the House farm bill. Biofuel producers and feedstock growers anxiously await
Food Spending Varies by State
The Economic Research Service recently analyzed food sales trends at the state level and found a wide variation in the results. U.S. per capita food sales reached $7,102 in 2023. The biggest variation took place between Food