Corn Growers Win Dispute with Mexico Over GM Corn Ban
In a major win for the nation’s corn growers, a dispute panel ruled today that Mexico violated its commitments under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement when it issued a decree that banned genetically modified corn imports in early
A Fairly Neutral December 2024 Cattle on Feed Report
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — The latest Cattle on Feed report from USDA came out for December 2024 and was fairly neutral and in line with pre-report expectations. Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the
Growth Energy Warns EPA Against Lowering Cellulosic Volumes
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In a hearing today, Growth Energy—the nation’s largest biofuel trade association—urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) not to retroactively reduce renewable volume obligations (RVOs) for cellulosic biofuels under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). Earlier this
USDA Announces Final $300 Million in Automatic Assistance for Distressed Farm Loan Borrowers
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 2024 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the final approximately $300 million in assistance to distressed direct and guaranteed farm loan borrowers under Section 22006 of the Inflation Reduction Act. Over the past
Klobuchar Named Ranking Member of Senate Ag Committee
(WASHINGTON D.C.)– On Thursday, Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) was named as the ranking member on the Senate Ag Committee. It had been widely presumed for weeks that Klobuchar would take over as the Democratic leader on the
Mexico Has Become America’s Most Reliable Customer for U.S. Dairy Exports
DENVER, CO —U.S. dairy exports are approaching record levels as consumer demand for dairy products in Mexico continues to outpace the country’s production. Mexico is the leading export market for U.S. dairy products, accounting for more than
Growth Energy Statement on the Exclusion of Year-Round E15 from the Year-End Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, issued the following statement after it was revealed that the latest year-end funding package being considered by Congress no longer includes language that would provide for the year-round
FFAR Grant Seeks to Decrease Corn Inputs, Increases Climate Resiliency
BELTSVILLE, Md. – Grain production, including corn production, in the United States is highly efficient in terms of labor, cost and land, yet generates massive nitrogen losses that end up in our waterways and greenhouse gas (GHG)
America’s Grain and Feed Industry Praises WRDA Passage
ARLINGTON, Va. – The U.S. Senate on Wednesday approved the biennial Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA) by a vote of 97-1. WRDA funds crucial water-related infrastructure projects nationwide under the supervision of
IDFA Statement on FDA’s Final Rule Defining ‘Healthy’
WASHINGTON D.C. — Roberta Wagner, senior vice president of regulatory and scientific affairs at the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), released the following statement today in response to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) final rule