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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…
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Work continues on clean fuel production tax credit
The Under Secretary of Farm Production and Conservation at the USDA says the agency continues to work closely with the Department of Treasury on the 45Z clean fuel production tax credit. Robert Bonnie tells Brownfield improvements to the credit can make biofuels more attractive for the new Sustainable Aviation Fuel market. “As we look at…
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Green group sues Tyson Foods for allegedly false climate claims
Green group sues Tyson Foods for allegedly false climate claims Country Guide
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Interest rates will affect crop demand
Interest rates will affect crop demand AgUpdate
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Farmers and Ranchers Urge D.C. Policymakers to Pass a Farm Bill
By Lura Roti 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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The Federal Government Spends Billions on Food. Why Doesn’t This Money Go to Farmers That Need the Business?
Byline: Susan Lightfoot Schempf and Pete Huff. Ms. Schempf and Mr. Huff are the Co-Directors of the Wallace Center, a national nonprofit organization that brings together diverse people and ideas to co-create solutions that build healthy farms, equitable economies, and resilient food systems. The U.S. government is one of the country’s biggest grocery shoppers, and…
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Dems Urge AG to Join USDA Task Force on Food Price Gouging
Dems Urge AG to Join USDA Task Force on Food Price Gouging Memphis Flyer
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Ag Groups Urge Congress to Reauthorize Crucial Trade Program
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), joined by 25 other agriculture groups, sent a letter this week to the chairmen and ranking members of the Senate Finance Committee and House Ways & Means Committee encouraging them to reauthorize a lapsed trade program, called the Generalized System of Preference. Reauthorizing GSP will help cultivate new foreign markets for growers while…
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Grassley talks Senate Ag Committee temporary relief plan
Senate Ag Committee chair Debbie Stabenow is reportedly considering temporary relief for farmers in absence of a new farm bill. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says that would be a step in the right direction. “It’s to make sure that the 2018 prices for PLC and ARC are updated to reflect the inflation in diesel, seed,…
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As a Potential Strike at East Coast and Gulf Coast Ports Looms, Here’s What You Need to Know
As a Potential Strike at East Coast and Gulf Coast Ports Looms, Here’s What You Need to Know Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
