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Water treaty between Mexico and U.S. faces biggest test in 80 years
Water treaty between Mexico and U.S. faces biggest test in 80 years WPRL
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USDA Requests Public Input on Implementation of SUSTAINS Act
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is asking for public input on how best to implement the SUSTAINS Act, which authorizes USDA to accept private contributions to channel through several existing USDA conservation programs. The public should submit comments to the Request for Information via the Federal Register by September 16, 2024. “Agriculture…
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Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee field hearing held at Grand Farm Innovation Campus
Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee field hearing held at Grand Farm Innovation Campus Brainerd Dispatch
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USDA slams Gov. Reynolds for summer food program waiver request
USDA criticizes Gov. Reynolds for summer food program waiver request KGAN TV
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USDA Seeks Easier Rules For Crops to be Used in Green Fuels
USDA Seeks Easier Rules For Crops to be Used in Green Fuels Mint
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ASA President Testifies at Senate Appropriations Field Hearing
Wheatland, ND — ASA President Josh Gackle of Kulm, North Dakota, was invited to testify August 15 at a Senate Appropriations Committee subcommittee field hearing titled, “Perspectives on the Future of Agriculture Research and Technology.” His written statement can be found here. Gackle, who grows soy and other crops alongside his dad and brother on their family…
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ACE Leadership, USDA Secretary Vilsack Kicked Off 37th Annual ACE Conference in Omaha
Omaha, NE – The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) 37th annual conference kicked off in Omaha today with remarks from U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack, as well as updates from the organization’s leadership, including ACE Board President Dave Sovereign, representing Iowa-based Golden Grain Energy, ACE CEO Brian Jennings and ACE Chief Marketing Officer Ron Lamberty,…
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Vilsack optimistic on 45Z guidance getting completed
The US Ag Secretary says work continues to develop guidance for sustainable aviation fuel tax credits. Tom Vilsack says he’s optimistic the Department of Treasury can identify practices that result in guidance for the 45Z tax credit that works better for U.S. producers “I’m very hopeful that we are able to make the case for more crops to…
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Rep. Hinson lauds USDA, USTR amid Mexican GM corn dispute
U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says she’s optimistic Mexico’s ban on genetically modified corn imports could be overturned before the end of the year. “We will continue to push and make sure that there is hopefully the outcome we’re wanting for our producers.” In a press call Thursday, she suggested the upcoming U.S. Presidential Election could…
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USDA Seeks Easier Rules for Crops to Be Used in Jet Fuel
USDA Seeks Easier Rules for Crops to Be Used in Green Jet Fuel Bloomberg
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Bipartisan Push Launched to Improve Foreign Land Buy Data Accuracy
A bipartisan group of Senators just launched a new push to get USDA to improve the accuracy of foreign-owned farmland data. The group, led by Iowa GOP Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst and Pennsylvania Democrat John Fetterman wrote Secretary Vilsack that FSA data on foreign holdings of U.S. farmland may be inaccurate. That’s due…
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Walz’s rural roots being promoted, but one side isn’t buying it
Tim Walz’s rural roots make for a good presidential ticket but one side isn’t buying it Jamestown Sun
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USDA Appoints New Members to Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
USDA Appoints New Members to Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Morning Ag Clips –
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Rep. Massie Asks Why the USDA Needs ‘Weapons of War’
Massie: Why Do the USDA and Department of Education Need Weapons of War? American Greatness
