California Governor Newsom Calls for Expedited Approval of E-15 in the State
(NASHVILLE, TN) — It appears that E-15 gasoline could soon be on its way to gas stations across the state of California; the only remaining state in the U.S. that does not currently allow sales of the
Cattle On Feed Numbers Slightly Lower in October Report
(FARGO, ND) — The latest Cattle on Feed report from USDA showed on feed numbers just slightly below year ago levels while placements came in near the top end of pre-report expectations this month. Cattle and calves
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Could Spark U.S. Agricultural Economy, but Policy Questions, Market Uncertainties Remain
DENVER (October 25, 2024)—Sustainable aviation fuel could emerge as the next opportunity for substantial growth in U.S. biofuels production with proper market and regulatory incentives. Agricultural feedstocks are poised to play a leading role in the supply
Mississippi River System Levels Dropping
For the third year in a row, the Mississippi River is experiencing low water levels during harvest season. In the spring and early summer, precipitation and water levels were quite robust. Mike Steenhoek, executive director of the
Trials for H5N1 Vaccine Beginning in South Dakota
Medegene, a South Dakota based animal health company, has begun a field trial for their H5N1 vaccine in cattle. The trial began earlier this month at a contract research facility. The goal of the field trial is
Annual Dairy Industry Meeting Spotlights H5N1 Vigilance
U.S. dairy farmers are staying resilient in the face of H5N1 influenza outbreaks while advancing in policy areas like nutrition and milk pricing. Those remarks came from NMPF Chairman Randy Mooney at the jointly held annual meeting
Sheep Producers Climate-Smart Grant Producer Program Accepting Enrollments
The American Lamb Board has received a USDA Climate-Smart Commodities Grant to measure the benefits of targeted sheep grazing on carbon sequestration, soil health, and related ecosystem services. This program allows up to 150 sheep producers to
Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Draft Report a Mixed Bag for Pork Producers
WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 24, 2024—The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) expressed concerns about the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s latest report, criticizing the lack of scientific basis for recommending plant proteins as a replacement for animal proteins. “The