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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…
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Trump Calls Biden “Worst President” After He Drops Out
‘Worst president’: Donald Trump reacts to President Joe Biden dropping out of 2024 election Rural Radio Network
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EPA spends $4.3 billion to fund projects in 30 states to reduce ‘climate pollution’
EPA awards $4.3 billion to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution ABC News
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Minnesota Soybean Farmers Push for Policy Moves Amid ‘Perfect Storm’
MANKATO, Minn. — With profit margins already tight during a challenging 2024 growing season, the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association (MSGA) traveled to Washington, D.C., July 16-18 to warn the state’s congressional delegation that a repeat of a trade war with China could have a devastating impact on producers. “It seems like it’s been a perfect…
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Farmers Fight a Hazardous Carbon-Capture Pipeline in Rural Midwest
Farmers Fight a Hazardous Carbon-Capture Pipeline in Rural Midwest Truthout
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USTR’s McKalip Talks Mexico Corn Dispute, New Markets, at Corn Congress
WASHINGTON — The U.S. has made a strong case in the dispute with Mexico over genetically engineered corn under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, a top official in the Biden administration told farmers this week during remarks at the National Corn Growers Association’s Corn Congress meeting in Washington, D.C. “This is something we will not rest…
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Iowa Corn Farmers Take Priorities to Corn Congress
JOHNSTON, Iowa — Iowa Corn Growers Association® (ICGA) farmer-leaders attended the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) Corn Congress meetings this week to advocate for key agricultural issues and priorities. During Corn Congress, ICGA farmer-leaders met with representatives from Iowa Congressional Delegation offices including Senators Ernst and Grassley and Representatives Feenstra, Miller-Meeks and Nunn. In addition to the Iowa offices, ICGA farmers…
