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NCGA announces winners of Consider Corn Challenge
The Bio Innovations Midwest Conference just concluded in Omaha, Nebraska, where bio-based products and new ideas took center stage. It was the perfect place for the National Corn Growers Association to announce the winners of its 5th Consider Corn Challenge, finding game-changing new uses for field corn without detracting from an existing corn market. Chad Epler, chair of NCGA’s Research and New Uses Action Team, said the conference is a great place to incubate ideas. Epler said this year’s...
Premium diesel helps farm machinery last longer
One of the secrets for a healthy life is to provide good fuel for your body. The same is true for machinery as well. Farmers depend on a lot of high-end machinery to get their jobs done every day, so they know the importance of having clean, efficient fuel that will...
President Biden asks Congress to ?step in? over looming rail strike
Monday was a busy day in the saga of the impending strike of railroad workers. December 9th is the final day for the unions and the railroad companies to reach an agreement over new contracts for workers. In September, it looked as though President Biden had helped...
New board members announced for FFA foundation sponsors? board
The National FFA Foundation announced its new chair for the Sponsors? Board during the 95th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis this fall. David Hollinrake, global head of strategy and portfolio management for Syngenta, was named chair for the upcoming...
Raising livestock and poultry sustainably with probiotics
Sustainability in farming is a major focus of nearly every branch of the agriculture industry. From growing row crops, to raising herds of livestock, to individual animal health.Chr. Hansen is a company that uses good bacteria in probiotics to promote more sustainable...
U.S. Soy panel focuses on global nutrition
U.S. Soy recently hosted a panel at the 2022 Borlaug International Dialogue as part of the 2022 World Food Prize. Polly Ruhland, United Soybean Board Chief Executive Officer, moderated the discussion and addressed how to sustainably feed a growing world.?It was indeed...
USMEF says action is needed on key ag trade nominees
With important trade negotiations on the horizon, there is an urgent need for the U.S. Senate to confirm two key nominees. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom said the Senate needs to take action on the nomination of Douglas McKalip as...
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Ernst, Stabenow, introduce FARMLAND act
Senators Joni Ernst and Debbie Stabenow this week introduced The Foreign Agricultural Restrictions to Maintain Local Agriculture and National Defense, or FARMLAND Act. The legislation would overhaul the current system that has allowed China?s malign influence to...
Protecting swine from FMD outbreaks
From helping control the spread of rabies to preparing for and responding to foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks, Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinary Public Health (VPH) plays an important role in the U.S. and across the globe. Dr. Doug Ensley, director of VPH,...
Renewable Fuels Association disappointed with EPA?s final RVO rule
The Environmental Protection Agency released the finalized 2023-2025 Renewable Fuel Standard volumes Wednesday to the disappointment of numerous renewable fuel industry groups. The final rule indicates a reduction in ethanol gallons from the volumes that were...
Iowa officials react to EPA Renewable Fuel Standard volumes
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig released the following statement today after the Biden Administration released the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes for 2023, 2024, and 2025 via a final rule:?The EPA?s final RFS volumes fail to meaningfully expand access...
USDA investing further in future U.S. ag leaders
USDA announced a $262.5 million investment in higher education institutions to help build the next generation of agriculture professionals across the nation. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack said this investment is all about building the future of U.S. agriculture.?If you...
