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Legislation Paves Way for Year-Round E15 Sales, a Win for Illinois Corn
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — The IL Corn Growers Association (IL Corn) and National Corn Growers Association applaud a bipartisan group of U.S. House members for introducing the “Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act,” which would grant consumers year-round access to higher ethanol blends. “This legislation is critical in removing unnecessary restrictions on ethanol sales, particularly during…
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Is America Following the Path of Postapartheid South Africa?
Is America Following the Path of Postapartheid South Africa? Tablet Magazine
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White House Summit Explores Impact of Extreme Heat, Ways to Adapt
DAVIS, Calif. — Ruth Dahlquist-Willard, interim director for the UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, joined more than 100 participants from across the country at the first-ever White House Summit on Extreme Heat. Community representatives and practitioners met with federal agency representatives and Biden Administration officials to discuss successful locally tailored, community-driven practices to…
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What to Expect if There’s a Big Dockworkers Strike in the US
AMHERST, Mass. (THE CONVERSATION) — Whether you’re buying a can of sardines or a screwdriver, getting products to consumers requires that supply chains function well. The availability of labor is essential in each link of the supply chain. That includes the workers who make sure that your tinned fish and handy tools smoothly journey from…
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46 Groups Urge Congressional Action Against Electronic Eartag Mandate for Cattle, Bison
Washington, D.C. – In a letter sent to Congress, R-CALF USA and 45 other farming, ranching, and food groups urged immediate action to block the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) rule that mandates electronic ear tags for adult cattle and bison crossing state lines. Set to take effect November 5, 2024, despite industry-wide opposition, the new rule…
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Farm bill discussion moves to lame duck session
A Democratic member of the U.S. House Ag Committee says she’s disappointed farm bill negotiations are being pushed to the lame duck session of Congress. Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13th) tells Brownfield… “I know that was a bipartisan agreement to punt this until after the election.” She says, “The farmers in my district, the working families…
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Lawmakers race to avoid farm bill disaster
Lawmakers race to avoid farm bill disaster WGHP FOX8 Greensboro
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National Ag Law Center Analyzes Potential Impacts of Overturning Chevron Doctrine on Environmental Regulations
The recent reversal could lead to significant changes in how environmental regulations are created, interpreted and enforced. The post National Ag Law Center Analyzes Potential Impacts of Overturning Chevron Doctrine on Environmental Regulations appeared first on CropLife.
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Kansas Corn Applauds Bill to Expand E15 Ethanol Fuel Access
KTIC 840 AM/98.3 FM/98.7 FM – Kansas Corn Applauds Bill to Expand E15 Ethanol Fuel Access Rural Radio Network
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Vermont becomes 1st state to enact law requiring oil companies pay for damage from ‘climate change’
Vermont becomes 1st state to enact law requiring oil companies pay for damage from climate change MSN
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Farm bill needed now, SD producers say in DC
Farm bill needed now, SD producers say in DC MSN
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Ohio officials greenlight massive billion-dollar solar farm project that will be largest of its kind
Officials greenlight massive billion-dollar solar farm project that will be largest of its kind: ‘Unique and bold opportunity’ MSN
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US-Mexico rail delays hit farm sector ahead of possible ports strike
US-Mexico rail delays hit farm sector ahead of possible ports strike Reuters
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Resolution Supports the Designation of National 4-H Week
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and John Boozman (R-AR), Co-Chairs of the Senate 4-H Caucus, Thursday applauded the adoption of their resolution designating October 7 through October 12 as “National 4-H Week.” Stabenow said: “As a former 4-H’er myself, I know that 4-H prepares young people to thrive in their communities and be the…
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Grassley Can’t Accept Pre-conferenced Lame Duck Farm Bill, Suggests Others Feel the Same
A key farm state Senator says he and others can’t accept a ‘slap-dab’ farm bill in a lame-duck session, while another has called for a long-term extension and short-term relief amid a bleak farm economy. Iowa GOP Senator Chuck Grassley says a ‘pre-conferenced’ farm bill written by just the Ag chairs and ranking members is…
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Democrats propose paying livestock producers to transition away from ‘factory farming’
The plan is a gambit to ensure Inflation Reduction Act funding goes to climate-smart agriculture practices that would have the biggest environmental impact.
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AFBF outlines “severe consequences” port strike could have on ag
An economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation says the looming port strike could have severe consequences for the U.S. ag industry. Danny Munch says the most significant disruptions would be felt in containerized agricultural exports. “They take up about 50% of U.S. waterborne ag exports and 70% of containerized ag imports. The disruption would…
