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Farmers need to have a seat at the MAHA table
The much-anticipated recommendations from the Make America Healthy Commission will be released soon. In this week’s commentary, American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall said the commission must seek farmers' input. Duvall said they appreciate the communication from the commission since then, but they still need to make sure that the policy recommendations will help farmers, not hurt them. For more information, visit fb.org.
National Biodiesel Board ready for the future of carbon reduction
Nowadays, there seems to be even more focus on the environment than there already was. Ideas and solutions are coming to a fever pitch and industry is working to make those ideas a reality. While there are some great ideas in the future of carbon reduction and...
Beef export value sees record month
The U.S. Meat Export Federation released its weekly report on Sunday.USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom discussed highlights from the latest red meat export results released by the USDA, which included new value records for total beef exports and beef variety...
Secretary Vilsack talks investment in small meat packers
Last week, we all heard the news about President Joe Biden earmarking another $1 billion in funds to help invest in small meat packers, allowing to build more competition in the marketplace. He also spoke to more enforcement of the Packers & Stockyards Act. The...
NOYF honors achievements of young agriculturalists
AUDIO REPORT: Derek Martin, NOYF Awards ProgramThe National Outstanding Young Farmers Awards Program highlights young agriculturalists and their outstanding achievements. NOYF's Derek Martin says the purpose of the program is to bring about a greater interest in the...
Rep. Hinson outlines 2022 agricultural priorities
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson has several agricultural priorities this year.Hinson says she will continue to stand up for Iowa?s biofuel industry. In November, she introduced the Defend the Blend Act ? a measure that would prohibit the EPA from reducing ethanol...
USDA funding will continue to support school meals
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the USDA made an adjustment in school meal reimbursements to help schools continue to serve healthy meals for children .The move will add an estimated $750 million into school meal programs across the nation. The goal is to make...
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Influenza poses a threat to both people and pigs
Flu season is upon us, so it?s important to think about how to keep pigs and their caretakers happy. The National Pork Board (NPB) encourages producers to talk with their families and employees about impacts of the flu, specifically implications to human and herd...
Midday Market Podcast- John Heinberg- 10-18-22
There is selling pressure across the grain markets today. Also bean and corn harvest are ahead of schedule based on the five year averages, how does that affect what we are seeing in the markets today? Mark Magnuson talks with John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing in...
Access to E15 could save drivers billions
In the debate over ethanol and its availability, we have talked about restrictions on when it can be sold and even where it is sold. Proponents of E15 have said that they aren?t trying to force anyone to use the fuel, they just want customers to have a choice. It...
16,000 farmers, ag organizations, submit comments on EPA atrazine proposal
More than 16,000 farmers and agricultural organizations recently united against EPA's proposed revision to its 2020 atrazine registration review decision. The farmers and agricultural organizations representing corn, citrus, grain sorghum, sugar cane, and other crops,...
U.S. Meat Product Showcase brings back face-to-face meetings
As COVID restrictions are lifting in the ASEAN region, U.S. red meat suppliers had their first opportunity to meet face-to-face with buyers from the Philippines and Vietnam at the U.S. Meat Products Showcase. The showcase- made possible through support from USDA, the...
