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Ernst seeks streamlined disaster recovery support for farmers
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst says disaster assistance needs to be more easily accessible in rural and agricultural areas. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield many farmers impacted by natural disasters this year have been challenged by the complexity of USDA and SBA disaster programs. “It is very confusing when you’re not sure what program is going…
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State directors have concerns about EPA’s herbicide strategy
Ensuring farmers have access to herbicides is a top priority for state directors of agriculture. Missouri Ag Director Chris Chinn says there are concerns with EPA’s herbicide strategy. “We have a lot of concerns about how the farming community is going to be able to comply with some of the things as written, and so…
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NCGA Supports Legislation Establishing Guidelines for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credits
Legislation was introduced in the U.S. House and Senate today that would extend a new sustainable aviation tax credit for biofuels for ten years and prevent foreign producers from accessing the credits. The Senate bill was introduced by Sens. Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and the House bill was introduced by Reps. Tracey…
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Corn Belt Ports Announces the Formation of the Ports of Eastern Iowa Authority Following Federal Designation
QUAD CITIES — Six Eastern Iowa Counties jointly signed a resolution to form the Ports of Eastern Iowa Authority. This authority will operate within the Mississippi River Ports of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois region. This formal coordination will expand the Corn Belt Ports’ footprint and reinforce its critical role in national commerce, transportation, and defense. This recognition by…
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Growth Energy Welcomes Bipartisan Push for 45Z Extension
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Growth Energy praised the introduction of new legislation that would extend the 45Z clean fuels credit, which is currently slated to expire at the end of 2027. The bipartisan bill, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, is sponsored by Senators Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), with companion legislation introduced by Representatives Tracey Mann…
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New Agreement Unifies Upper and Lower Mississippi Ports
NEW ORLEANS — In a landmark move to enhance the efficiency and competitiveness of the Mississippi River’s vital agricultural and industrial trade routes, the Upper and Lower Mississippi River ports signed their first-ever Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) at the National Waterways Conference’s Annual Meeting. This historic partnership is poised to drive significant advancements in cooperation efforts toward business…
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Farmers, Ranchers, and Consumers Support the LOCAL Food Act
Washington, DC, September 20, 2024 – On September 19, Senators Peter Welch (D-VT), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced the Livestock Owned by Communities to Advance Local (LOCAL) Foods Act (S.5106) to permanently protect the ability of livestock farmers, consumers, custom processors, and itinerant slaughterers to practice and benefit from on-farm slaughter.  Currently, the Federal Meat…
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House GOP Stopgap Lacks Ag Aid
There won’t be a government shutdown when the new fiscal year starts next Tuesday. But the latest GOP stopgap funding proposal comes up short for farmers. House Speaker Mike Johnsons put forth a three-month bare-bones stopgap continuing budget resolution, agreed to by Hill Democrats and President Biden after the defeat of an earlier controversial version.…
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Trump says he’ll block China from buying US farmland if elected: ‘Going to protect it’
Trump says he’ll block China from buying US farmland if elected: ‘Going to protect it’Â Â KGAN TV
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Trump discusses trade, China with Western Pa. farmers near Smithton before heading to Indiana rally
Trump discusses trade, China with Western Pa. farmers near Smithton before heading to Indiana rally  90.5 WESA
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Trump listens during a farming event in rural Pennsylvania, then threatens John Deere with tariffs
Trump listens during a farming event in rural Pennsylvania, then threatens John Deere with tariffs  WGHP FOX8 Greensboro
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FTC Backs USDA’s Proposed Rule on Meat Processing Practices
FTC Backs USDA’s Proposed Rule on Meat Processing Practices  The Presidential Prayer Team
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An update on the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline
The CEO of Summit Carbon Solutions says permit work continues for a carbon pipeline that, once completed, is expected to span five states across the Midwest. Lee Blank says the Iowa Utilities Commission recently issued a construction permit for the company, but another permit is needed. “The first permit approval should certainly help with the…
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Some are worried Trump’s embrace of RFK Jr is a threat to American agriculture
Opinion: Trump’s embrace of RFK Jr is a threat to American agriculture  Agri-Pulse
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School Nutrition Topic of Senate Ag Hearing
School Nutrition Topic of Senate Ag Hearing  AgNet West
