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Trump administration steps up as Congress fails to pass year-round E15
After Congress failed to act on key biofuels policy- namely year-round E15- the Trump administration is reportedly stepping up to the plate to get something more permanent done. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper said recent announcements have shown that President Trump is honoring his commitment to support renewable fuels. Cooper said the announcement of summertime E15 sales and a record-setting renewable fuel standard volume are bullish for the industry. Cooper said...
Advocating for U.S. pork sustainability
Dale Stevermer, Minnesota farmer and National Pork Board member, advocated for U.S. pork sustainability at the G7 Agriculture Ministers? meeting in Japan.?All farmers really want to do what's right for the environment, but we don't want to be mandated what to do or...
House Ag Chair Thompson talks Farm Bill
We are all aware the this is a Farm Bill year. Every five years the biggest piece of agriculture and food security legislation is up for renewal. It also gives Congress a chance to hear from the industry about what is working, what is not, and what needs updating. The...
Iowa local food purchasing assistance program receives funding boost
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has received an additional $2.9 million for utilization inthe Iowa Local Food Purchasing Assistance Program (ILFPA). The statewide program launched in...
Pork industry frustrated by Supreme Court?s Prop 12 decision
Earlier today, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a challenge to Proposition 12, a California law that mandates more space for breeding pigs. The justices upheld a decision to dismiss the lawsuit from the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and the American Farm...
U.S. Export Sales Report (5-11-23)
Ahead of tomorrow?s WASDE report, weekly exports once again saw low numbers. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an analysis of this week?s U.S. Export Sales Report.McBride also said that there were both flash cancellations and flash sales this week.With...
Farm safety net tops farm bill concerns
The farm safety net appears to be the top priority for the upcoming farm bill, according to lawmakers. During a Farm Bill listening session in Smithfield, North Carolina, Senator John Boozman, the ranking Republican on the Senate Agriculture Committee, details the...
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Record pork exports to Mexico among latest export highlights
U.S. pork exports posted another strong performance in October, led by record-large shipments to Mexico and broad-based growth elsewhere. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom said that, on top of Mexico’s performance, October pork exports...
Economic hurdles no match for U.S. Pork promotion efforts
Promoting U.S. pork is an ongoing process but Dr. David Newman, senior vice president of market growth for the National Pork Board says that everyone in the pork industry is working towards increasing demand after a rough year for producers. Newman says that the Covid...
Feed industry applauds FEED Act
The American Feed Industry Association appreciates the introduction of the innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development Act. Supporters say it will improve the regulatory environment for new animal feed ingredients. The FEED Act will amend the Federal Food,...
Watch your mental health during the holidays
WARNING! The following contains a lot of references to holiday songs, specials, and movies. This morning, as I was driving to the studios, Andy Williams tried reminding me that, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” However, as I watched “The Muppet Christmas...
A new era of Farmall tractors
In its 100th year, Farmall is giving a glimpse of what’s in store for the next century. Earlier this year, Case IH unveiled the Farmall 75C Electric, which is the smartest electric tractor from Case IH. They also launched numerous tractors like the Farmall 25SC...
