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Farmers and Ranchers Urge D.C. Policymakers to Pass a Farm Bill
HURON, S.D. — Pass a Farm Bill. This is the message several South Dakota family farmers and ranchers delivered to D.C. policymakers during the 2024 National Farmers Union Fly-In, September 9-11. “A Farm Bill ensures the stability of farming and ranching,” explained Ryan Urban, a fourth-generation Pukwana crop and cattle producer. “It is scary the…
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Agriculture set to take center stage at COP29
The host country for the upcoming U.N. climate summit released a list of priorities that emphasizes methane reduction over a fossil fuel phaseout.
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U.S. Senator says drought assistance is a top priority
A U.S. Senator from Ohio says providing drought assistance to those in need is a top priority. Sherrod Brown says farmers need assistance now. “One farmer told us that they can only get one and a half cuttings of hay pastures not growing well,” he says. “It means in the summer or early fall you’re already feeding…
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AM Radio Bill Moves to House Floor
Efforts to keep AM radio in the dashboards of U.S. vehicles have taken a step forward in the House. The House Energy and Commerce Committee voted 45-2 to send the proposed AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act to the full House for a vote. “It’s been a stalwart of American prosperity and information sharing,” says…
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What lower interest rates mean for ag
The Federal Reserve has lowered its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point. “It’s the first rate cut we’ve seen since March 2020.” Ben Brown with University of Missouri Extension says the operating interest offered by ag lenders is expected to decline, too. “That Federal Funds rate is a target. A lot of lending…
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Deputy ag secretary urges Senate to change USDA loan program
Deputy ag secretary urges Senate to change USDA loan program Radio Iowa
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Deputy Secretary Menke Testifies Before U.S. Senate Committee
Deputy Secretary Menke Testifies Before U.S. Senate Committee Morning Ag Clips –
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Fed goes with half-point interest rate cut
Fed goes with half-point interest rate cut FarmWeekNow.com
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The Fed goes big
The Commodities Feed: The Fed goes big ING Think
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Farmers Need Reliable Energy – Not EVs
Reliable Energy – Not EVs AGInfo Ag Information Network
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Opening Brief in Petition Against EPA Regarding Electric Vehicles Filed
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — On Sept. 6, an opening brief was filed in Kentucky v. EPA. The case challenges the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new regulations designed to phase out internal combustion engine vehicles in favor of electric vehicles. The IL Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and 12 other state corn grower associations joined a coalition of…
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Senate Ag Committee pushed to buy American food for schools
A representative of the food processing industry is encouraging lawmakers to source food for schools domestically. Kay Rentzel, Executive Director of the Southeastern Food Processors Association, National Peach Council, and U.S. Sweet Potato Council, testified during Wednesday’s U.S. Senate Ag subcommittee hearing on how a buy American provision guarantees students have access to the safest…
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Significant Disparity in U.S., Brazil Ethanol Trade Policies
Significant Disparity in U.S., Brazil Ethanol Trade Policies Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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EPA says it has no obligation to regulate PFAS in biosolid fertilizers
The agency filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by farmers in Texas who allege they’ve been harmed by PFAS contamination from the spreading of sewage sludge, or biosolids, on agricultural land.
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Bayer and other seed giants defeat farmer price-fixing lawsuit
A judge dismissed claims that agricultural chemical companies such as Syngenta and Corteva purposefully avoided e-commerce sites as a tactic to skirt price competition.
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Sen. Jon Tester pushes stronger bill to stop foreign adversaries from buying US agricultural land
Sen. Jon Tester pushes stronger bill to stop foreign adversaries from buying US agricultural land NonStop Local Billings
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Growth Energy submits legal brief: don’t overlook biofuels
Growth Energy has filed an amicus brief in a U.S. Court of Appeals case challenging the EPA’s tailpipe emissions rule. Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Chris Bliley tells Brownfield there’s concern the emissions rule favors electric vehicles and overlooks the benefits of lower carbon biofuels. “Even mid-level and high-level blends with hybrids and plug-in…
