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Dietary guidelines implementation updates
Secretaries for the Agriculture and Health and Human Services Departments Wednesday provided an update on implementation progress for the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans. That was USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins. The guidelines provide guidance for federal food programs across the nation. Rollins says that Wednesday’s announcement is the kickoff to those efforts. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says that more guidance for food programs and methods to expand...
Consumers spend more on food away from home in 2021
Consumers in the United States returned to pre-pandemic trends, purchasing more food away from home than food purchases intended for consumption at home. USDA?s Economic Research Service released the data Monday, which shows food away from home spending increased 21.1...
Rep Hinson talks about Ag legislation moving out of House (PRECISE)
There has been much talk about getting farmers the tools they need to be even better stewards of the land. We have also talked about the need to get E15 made available all year long. Both of these things made a step closer to becoming a reality with the House of...
Study shows that red meat exports return value to grain producers
Record-level red meat exports of $18.7 billion in 2021 had a major impact on the corn and soybean industries, according to an independent study by the Juday Group. The study quantified the returns that red meat exports brought to corn and soybean producers in 2021...
ISU livestock economist debunks the idea of shortages
Dr. Lee Shulz Associate Professor and livestock economist at Iowa State University spoke recently at the SE region Beef Meets hosted by the Iowa Cattlemen. Sponsored by the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network, Shulz offered some remarks about current supply and demand...
President Biden signed Ocean Shipping Reform Act into law
President Joe Biden signed into law the Ocean Shipping Reform Act Thursday afternoon, applauded by the American Farm Bureau Federation. AFBF President Zippy Duvall attended the signing ceremony at the White House and says the Biden administration worked with Farm...
Clean Fuels applauds Chevron on completion acquiring Renewable Energy Group
Clean Fuels Alliance America CEO Donnell Rehagen welcomed news Monday that Chevron finalized its acquisition of Renewable Energy Group, a longtime Clean Fuels Alliance America member. As the acquisition is finalized, Chad Stone of Renewable Energy Group will continue...
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Pick the right lubricant to keep your machinery in the field
As planting season approaches, now is the time to make sure your machinery is running smoothly. Choosing the right lubricant can minimize the wear and tear on your tractors and other equipment, which means you can stay in the field longer and finish planting quicker....
USDA awards grants to farm groups leading environmental efforts
United States Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was a featured speaker at the Commodity Classic mainstage on Friday March 10th in Orlando Florida. At a time of volatile commodity prices and high input costs, Vilsack says that farmers, ranchers, and producers need to work to...
Red meat exports see growing impact on corn and soybean values
U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) leaders recently gathered in Orlando for this year?s Commodity Classic. As a national organization, it?s very important for the USMEF to join in supporting other commodity groups at the annual gathering. USMEF Chair Dean Meyer, who...
New Holland recommends genuine replacement filters on your equipment
With spring planting just around the corner, it is essential to get your equipment fired up and ready to go for another growing season. When getting those tractors ready, don?t forget to run down that complete checklist. Farmers know that proper inflation,...
USDA investing $29 million in more American-made fertilizer production
The USDA announced it received over 350 applications for $3 billion in funding to expand domestic fertilizer production capacity. The applications came from 47 states and two territories for the first two rounds of a new grant program to add innovative domestic...
