RFA, NFU File Lawsuit Challenging EPA’s Unlawful Vehicle Emissions Standards
The Renewable Fuels Association and National Farmers Union filed a lawsuit Monday in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recently finalized light- and medium-duty vehicle emissions standards. RFA and NFU filed the suit
Despite Progress, Farm Bill Passage Still Unlikely
There’s been recent progress toward a 2024 Farm Bill, but is it fast enough? Farm Policy News from the University of Illinois says lawmakers have hinted that passage of a full farm bill this year is growing
House Ag Approps Fight Highlights Partisan SNAP Divide
The partisan fight over SNAP spending is not limited to the farm bill. It was also highlighted in recent House committee action on the FY 2025 USDA-FDA spending bill. The fight over food stamp funding won’t go
Argentina Soybean Crop is Good, Corn Suffering Pest Problems
One of Brazil’s largest soybean-producing states was hit hard by recent flooding, the second flood event in the last six months. Dr. Michael Cordonnier, an agronomist with Soybean and Corn Advisor, says the damage wasn’t limited to
Nutrien Ag Solutions Completes Acquisition of New Biocontrol Technology
LOVELAND, CO (June 17, 2024) – Nutrien Ag Solutions announces the acquisition of Suncor Energy’s AgroScience assets, which consists of several patented and patent pending technologies in the area of biocontrol. The acquisition is aligned with Nutrien Ag
Judge Blocks Disaster Program Special Funding to Minority Farmers
A Texas federal judge has temporarily blocked a USDA disaster relief program from giving preferential funding to women and minority farmers. The judge sided with a group of plaintiffs who claimed the program illegally discriminates against white
Farm Service Agency Seeking Nominations for Farmers and Ranchers to Serve on Local County Committees
WASHINGTON, June 17, 2024 – Nominations are now being accepted for farmers and ranchers to serve on local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. These committees make important decisions about how federal farm programs
USDA Recognizes National Pollinator Week
This week is National Pollinator Week. The USDA is recognizing and celebrating the event as pollinator species like bees and other insects, birds, and bats all play a critical role in producing more than 100 U.S. crops.
American Soybean Association Seeking Nominations for Recognition Awards
The American Soybean Association would like to recognize exceptional soy volunteers and leaders and requests the public’s help with candidate nominations. During the 2025 Commodity Classic, individuals will be honored for state association volunteerism, distinguished leadership achievements,
First USDA Trade Mission Dedicated to Indigenous Products
Alexis Taylor, USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, is in Vancouver, Canada, for a first-of-its-kind trade mission. The mission is intended to develop export markets for Tribal and Native Hawaiian businesses and products. “This historic