NGFA, Ag Groups, Spotlight Rail Capacity Concerns in Mexico
ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) and members of the Agricultural Transportation Working Group called on U.S. federal officials to address rail service capacity issues in Mexico that are hindering U.S. agricultural trade.
AFB’s Duvall Calls Anew For ’24 Farm Bill, Pre-Conferencing Option Still Possible
American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall is calling anew for a 2024 farm bill as one option for speeding up action remains on the table. Duvall, on AFB’s “Zipline,” says “time is running out” and that families
Alabama, Mississippi Farmers Receive Over Half of $2B USDA Discrimination Payments
OMAHA (DTN) — Farmers, ranchers and forest landowners in Mississippi and Alabama make up over half of the people receiving a share of more than $2 billion in payments over historic discrimination through USDA’s farm-loan programs. USDA
Majority of Beef Cattle Farms Have Small Herds
The United States has numerous beef cow-calf farms that raise beef calves at least through weaning. However, USDA data says while there are a large number of farms, most are relatively small. Data from the 2022 Census
NASS to Review Acreage Data
In preparation for the August Crop Production report, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will review all available data, including survey data and the latest information from USDA’s Farm Service Agency and Risk Management Agency, for planted
USDA Releases Latest Food Price Outlook
The USDA’s latest Food Price Outlook says food price inflation for 2024 will be less than half of the pace set in 2023. This year, the USDA says prices for all food are predicted to increase by
Growth Energy Files Notice of Intent to Sue EPA for Delayed 2026 RFS Set Rule
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, today filed a notice of intent to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the agency’s anticipated failure to meet its statutory deadline for issuing the 2026
Soybean Farmers Provide $1.3 Million Ceremonial Check for Soybean Meal Export Expansion
Soybean farmer leaders on July 30th presented the Port of Grays Harbor a ceremonial check in the amount of $1.3 million for the port’s Terminal 4 Expansion and Redevelopment Project. The Soy Transportation Coalition held its summer board
NOPA and ASA Applaud Bipartisan Senate Effort Urging Treasury to Issue Domestic Feedstock Requirements for 45Z
WASHINGTON D.C. – The National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) and the American Soybean Association (ASA) today commended a bipartisan Senate effort calling on the Treasury Department to finalize the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit in
Chicken Will Continue Meeting the Needs of Consumers Into 2035
In the upcoming decade, fast prep time, easy-to-prepare, single-serving packaging, and other time savers will be priorities for Gen Z and younger Millennials who buy fresh chicken. That’s according to research presented at the 2024 Chicken Marketing