Mississippi River Falls During Record Harvest Season
Farm Policy News says that as the fall harvest of record corn and soybean crops is in full swing, Mississippi River conditions continue to get worse. It’s stalling barges trying to move up and down the channel,
AccuWeather: Another Mild Winter Ahead for Parts of the U.S.
On the heels of one of the warmest summers on record, AccuWeather long-range experts are forecasting a mild winter with above-average temperatures in three dozen states. The U.S. recently had its warmest winter season on record last
New Analysis of Tariff-Induced Trade War Impacts
Farmers for Free Trade, the national trade advocacy coalition including America’s largest ag and food associations released a reaction to new trade analysis from the National Corn Growers Association and the American Soybean Association. The analysis evaluates
USDA Recruiting Exports for Trade Mission to Thailand
The USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service will host its first-ever trade mission to Bangkok, Thailand, February 3-6, 2025. Current and potential exporters interested in participating should apply for consideration by October 29. “The mission represents an opportunity for
Ag Productivity Growth Falling Short of Meeting Global Demands
A Virginia Tech study shows a dramatic slowdown in agricultural productivity that threatens the world’s ability to feed a growing global population and manage environmental challenges. That’s according to the 2024 Global Agricultural Productivity (GAP) Report. The
AVMA Anticipates No Dire Shortage of Veterinarians
A recent analysis of the drivers of supply and demand for veterinary services shows that the number of graduates from existing veterinary colleges is likely enough to meet demand through 2035. The conclusion comes after a study
USDA Makes Indemnity Payments to Producers Impacted by Hurricane Helene
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15, 2024 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced additional assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help producers impacted by Hurricane Helene in the recovery process. USDA is announcing the counties that have
ACE: Climate-Smart Agriculture Practices Create Important Opportunities for Farmers, Biofuel Producers
Sioux Falls, SD – In virtual comments today, American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) CEO Brian Jennings emphasized the organization’s key priorities in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) request for information on the production of biofuel feedstocks using climate-smart agriculture (CSA)
Growth Energy Calls for Flexibility for Farmers and Renewable Fuel Producers in USDA Testimony
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, provided testimony to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today about the importance of giving farmers flexibility when it comes to implementing and incentivizing practices that lower the
Growth Energy to IRS: 45Z Tax Credit Guidance Must Be Scientific, Flexible, and Timely
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Growth Energy, the nation’s leading biofuel trade association, continued to urge the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today to follow the best available science when crafting its long-awaited guidance on the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. Specifically,