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NCBA Slams Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Recommendations
WASHINGTON (October 22, 2024) – Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) slammed the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s unhinged recommendations that propose replacing high-quality proteins like beef with beans, peas, and lentils. “The preview meeting of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee this week stands out as one of the most out-of-touch, impractical, and elitist conversations in…
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Prospects of year-round E15 bill in lame duck
Biofuel groups continue to push for a federal solution for year-round E15. Iowa Renewable Fuels Association executive director Monte Shaw says he’s hopeful action will be taken during the lame duck session. “After the election, but before the new Congress comes in in January, maybe the farm bill (gets done and) maybe year-round E15. Right…
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Congressional Candidates Outline Agricultural Priorities
RICHMOND, Va. — Voters concerned with agricultural issues can make informed decisions this election season, thanks to a comprehensive questionnaire completed by many of Virginia’s congressional contenders. Virginia Farm Bureau Federation sends a questionnaire to all state congressional candidates regarding issues important to Virginia agriculture. Their responses can be viewed at bit.ly/AgPACcandidateQA. “Congressional elections are an…
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Rural Landowner Sues After State Searches Property Without Warrant or Consent
Rural Landowner Sues After State Searches Property Without Warrant or Consent  Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Amy Klobuchar Announce Funding to Help Beginning, Emerging Farmers Access Farmland
U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Amy Klobuchar Announce Funding to Help Beginning, Emerging Farmers Access Farmland  kroxam.com
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Governor Whitmer Proclaims October as Michigan Agritourism Month
LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed October as Michigan Agritourism Month. The month-long celebration recognizes the economic and social benefits of agritourism to our state’s farms and communities. Today, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Tim Boring visited Spicer Orchards Farm Market and Winery in Fenton to celebrate Governor Gretchen…
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Cattle Group Says USDA EID Rule Falls Short
Cattle Group Says USDA EID Rule Falls Short  AGInfo Ag Information Network
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AFBF asks White House to prioritize U.S. crops for renewable fuel tax credits
The American Farm Bureau Federation says the Biden administration needs to establish a domestic feedstock requirement for clean fuel production credits. Joe Gilson, director of government affairs, says the organization recently met with the administration about the Clean Fuel Production Credit and the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Credit. “Farm Bureau believes these tax credits have a…
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USDA offers ‘clean energy’ funding, including swing-state projects
USDA offers clean energy funding, including swing-state projects  Roll Call
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Will RFK Jr. lead Trump ag agenda?
Will RFK Jr. lead Trump ag agenda?  Farm Progress
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Secretary Vilsack: Thousands of federal employees are helping Hurricane victims
Secretary Vilsack: Thousands of federal employees are helping Hurricane victims  RFD-TV
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Treasury Dept. Finally Releases Guidance on the Sustainable Aviation Fuel 40B Tax Credit
Treasury Dept. Finally Releases Guidance on the Sustainable Aviation Fuel 40B Tax Credit  Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Vilsack talks in climate grants in PA visit
Vilsack spotlights climate grants in PA visit  Farms.com
