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Key Ag Policy Veterans Join Rollins’ USDA Team
Key Ag Policy Veterans Join Rollins’ USDA Team Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Food vs. fuel debate lingers on
Decades after the introduction of biofuels the food versus fuel debate continues. Steve Reinhard, who farms in Ohio and serves with the United Soybean Board, says a recent Purdue University study shows the surge in U.S. soybean crush has actually reduced some food costs. “Because we have more soybeans being crushed for oil, we also…
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Trump’s USDA secretary pick led group opposed to ethanol, farm subsidies
Trump’s USDA secretary pick led group opposed to ethanol, farm subsidies Yahoo News Canada
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USDA releases guidance on climate-smart crops in biofuels
The interim rule gives insight into how farmers can access renewable fuel tax credits, though a Trump administration freeze on recent federal regulations is creating more uncertainty.
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Trump threatens 10% tariff on China
The president said duties could go into effect Feb. 1, the same day as potential 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada.
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The USDA Welcomes Presidential Appointees
The USDA Welcomes Presidential Appointees Foodmarket
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U.S. Agricultural Trade Background Given Potential Tariffs
U.S. Agricultural Trade Background Given Potential Tariffs Successful Farming
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Trump administration announces USDA nominees list
Trump administration announces USDA nominees list norfolkneradio.com
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Free Trader Grassley Reserves Judgement on Trump’s Canada, Mexico Tariffs
Story by Matt Kaye (Berns Bureau Washington); courtesy of NAFB News Service (WASHINGTON D.C.) — President Donald Trump is threatening to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico on February 1st, but one GOP Senator is reserving judgment to see the impact with the two USMCA trade deal partners. Longtime Senator and former Senate Finance…
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Gary Washington Named Acting Ag Secretary
Long-time USDA Chief Information Officer Gary Washington was named the Acting Secretary of the USDA. Fed Scoop says while the newly inaugurated Trump administration is waiting for Senate confirmation of its initial nominations for Cabinet and Cabinet-level officials, one of the first actions by the White House on Monday was appointing temporary leaders in several…
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U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Slate of Presidential Appointments
Washington, D.C., Jan. 21, 2025 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the names of the following individuals who will hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C. These appointees have been selected to implement President Trump’s America First agenda, ensuring that the needs of America’s farmers, ranchers, and producers remain a top priority. Kailee Tkacz…
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RFA Thanks Senators for Reintroducing Bipartisan Bill Promoting Ethanol for SAF
The Renewable Fuels Association today thanked Sens. Jerry Moran (R-KS), Chuck Grassley (R-IA) Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) for the reintroduction in the Senate of the Farm to Fly Act. This legislation would help sustainable aviation fuels create new markets for America’s farmers by affirming a common definition…
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Farm to Fly Act Reintroduced in the Senate
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) recently reintroduced legislation that would help accelerate the production and development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through existing U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs to allow further growth for alternative fuels to…
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Is another interest rate cut coming?
An ag economist says he doesn’t expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in the short-term. University of Missouri’s Ben Brown says, “These measures of inflation directly impact most farmers through the expectations of interest rates,” he said. “I don’t think anything in this data signals that the Fed’s going to move forward with…
