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Corn grower leader: a perfect storm coming for ag
The House Ag Committee took a closer look at the farm financial situation in a hearing on Tuesday. Southern Minnesota farmer and Minnesota Corn Growers Association President Dana Allen-Tully told lawmakers unless economic conditions change, there will be a perfect storm that won’t be fully understood until early 2025. She says that’s when farmers won’t…
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Farm Bill: Congress in observation, not action mode
The president of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives says recent changes in the upcoming presidential election and other politics have Congress in observation mode instead of completing a new farm bill. “…It is crazy. I’ve been at this a very long time and have never witnessed anything that even comes close to this.” Chuck…
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USDA Revises Section 8e Import Inspection Fee Structure For Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, And Other Products
USDA Revises Section 8e Import Inspection Fee Structure For Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, And Other Products Where The Food Comes From
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More Than 500 Organizations Unite to Call for New Farm Bill
WASHINGTON — Programs that benefit every family in America are too important to put off any longer. That’s the message from the American Farm Bureau Federation and more than 500 other groups representing agriculture, nutrition, conservation, the environment, rural development and several other sectors who united today [July 22, 2024] to send a letter to…
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EPA gives Nebraska $307 million to cut ‘climate pollution’
Nebraska’s Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) is receiving $307 million in federal funds to tackle climate pollution. The funds are the largest amount ever awarded to the state from the Environmental Protection Agency. NDEE will use the money to implement voluntary programs with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Projects may include energy…
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Public Lands Coalition Files Lawsuit Against BLM Rule
WASHINGTON — Leaders of national organizations representing those who utilize our nation’s public lands have joined together to file a lawsuit against the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) new public lands rule. Under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA), the BLM is responsible for balancing the multiple use of public lands for…
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NMPF Economists Find Much to Like in USDA Pricing Plan
ARLINGTON, Va. — USDA’s plan for modernizing the Federal Milk Marketing Order system aligns well with the principles outlined in NMPF’s own proposals, NMPF economists Peter Vitaliano and Stephen Cain said in a Dairy Defined Podcast released today. Still, analysis is ongoing, and NMPF will be suggesting improvements during a public comment period that lasts through mid-September. “It’s…
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New Members Selected to Serve on NCGA’s Board
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. — The National Corn Growers Association elected four new farmers to its corn board this week. The organization also re-elected a farmer currently serving on the board. Those elected were Jon Miller of Pleasantville, Ohio; Jason Lewis, of Henderson, Neb.; Dan Nerud, of Dorchester, Neb.; and Jay Schutte, of Benton City, Mo. Randy…
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300+ Agriculture Groups Call on EPA to Reform Endangered Species Act Processes
Washington, D.C. July 22, 2024. More than 300 agricultural groups, including the American Soybean Association and American Sugarbeet Growers Association, have called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to work with stakeholders to reform its Endangered Species Act processes for pesticides. In a letter signed by 318 organizations representing hundreds of thousands of farmers, the groups contend…
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Cutting barriers to trade: Chief ag negotiator details challenges, opportunities
Cutting barriers to trade: Chief ag negotiator details challenges, opportunities Agri-News
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Kamala Harris Talks ‘Climate Change’
Here’s Where Kamala Harris Stands on Climate The New York Times
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Advocating for agriculture: Farmers visit Washington to stress need for trade, insurance programs
Advocating for agriculture: Farmers visit Washington to stress need for trade, insurance programs Agri-News
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Perdue not interested in return to USDA
Perdue not interested in return to USDA The Fence Post
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Feds give Minnesota unprecedented $200 million to reduce carbon footprint in the food system
Feds give Minnesota unprecedented $200 million to reduce carbon footprint in the food system Star Tribune
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Sen. Klobuchar Recognized with NCGA President’s Award
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. — The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) recognized Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) with its prestigious President’s Award on July 18 during its summer Corn Congress meeting in Washington, D.C. “Sen. Klobuchar is a tireless advocate for corn growers,” said Minnesota farmer and NCGA President Harold Wolle. “She thoroughly understands the agricultural community and…
