South Dakota CattleWomen to offer two $1,000 Scholarships
South Dakota CattleWomen will be offering a $1,000 scholarship to two young people from South Dakota attending or planning to attend an institution of higher learning in the upcoming semester. The "Next Generation Scholarship" can be used at any accredited university, 2 year or 4-year college or technical sch...
May 06, 2024
North Dakota Stockmen's Association now accepting Junior Beef Expo entries
The North Dakota Stockmen's Association is now accepting entries for the 2024 North Dakota Junior Beef Expo (NDJBE), a multi-breed junior field day to be held June 21-22 at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds in Minot, N.D. Celebrating 29 years, the NDJBE will feature breeding heifer and market shows; showmanship contes...
May 03, 2024
Farmers, firefighters join forces to eliminate forever chemicals
Firefighters rely on various tools to do their jobs, including firefighting foam to combat fires. However, traditional foams are risky due to harmful PFAS, or "forever chemicals." With farmer investment, the safer alternative called SoyFoam eliminates this exposure, prioritizing the well-being of the nation's...
May 03, 2024
Ag groups respond to farm bill movement
U.S. ag groups are reacting to the House and Senate Ag Committee leaders who released their farm bill overviews. "We are very pleased with the Farm Bill framework from House Ag Chair GT Thompson," says Ethan Lane, VP of government affairs with the NCBA. "We are especially pleased with the focus on volunt...
May 03, 2024
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U.S. ethanol and SAF leaders seek to intervene in legal challenge to EU sustainable aviation fuel regulation
Leaders of the U.S. ethanol industry are seeking to intervene in a legal challenge of the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation, which effectively bans the use of renewable, crop-based biofuels like corn ethanol as a feedstock for decarbonizing the aviation sector. Collaborating in the intervention are the U.S. Grains Council, ...
May 03, 2024
NMPF and USDEC advocate for enhanced dairy trade opportunities at USTR hearing
Tony Rice, Trade Policy Director for the National Milk Producers Federation & U.S. Dairy Export Council, will testify this afternoon before USTR on how U.S. trade policy can strengthen supply chain resiliency and ensure that U.S. dairy continues to grow as a global leader. The U.S. dairy industry exported more than...
May 03, 2024
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Minnesota Soybean highlights 2023 checkoff initiatives
The Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council is proud to highlight its continued commitments to innovation and growth in the soybean industry by releasing its 2023 Annual Report. With bold investments at both the state and international level in 2023, MSR&PC continues to blaze trails and make significant ...
May 02, 2024
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USDA studies on H5N1 reaffirm the retail beef supply is safe
USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service is announcing results from its testing of retail ground beef. FSIS collected 30 samples of ground beef from retail outlets in the states with dairy cattle herds that had tested positive for the H5N1 influenza virus at the time of sample collection. The samples were sent to APHI...
May 02, 2024
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New USDA Report: Cover crops on livestock operations, potential for expansion
While cover crops can provide multiple environmental and economic benefits both on and off the farm, the net benefits of cover crops vary by region, crop/livestock system, and operation. A report issued by USDA's Economic Research Service, Cover Crops on Livestock Operations: Potential for Expansion in the United State...
May 02, 2024
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Farm Bureau eager for farm bill to progress
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented on the House and Senate Agriculture committees releasing title-by-title overviews of the 2024 farm bill. "AFBF appreciates the House and Senate Agriculture committees' progress to enact a new, modernized farm bill this year. We're encouraged to see b...
May 02, 2024
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Five farmers earn seats on MN Soybean Research & Promotion Council
The Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council is pleased to announce that five grower leaders have been elected and reelected to the board of directors. Tasked with directing soybean checkoff dollars to increase profitability to Minnesota soybean farmers, MSR&PC's elected board of 15 directors are dedicate...
May 02, 2024
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Culver's donating to local ag initiatives
For the tenth straight year, Culver's is offering guests a single scoop of Fresh Frozen Custard in exchange for a $1 donation to local FFA chapters and other agricultural education organizations. It's a part of the annual "Scoops of Thanks Day" that celebrates the impact of farm-fresh dairy that makes Culver'...
May 02, 2024
Wheat industry sharing the story of farm to flour on the National Mall in D.C.
U.S. Wheat Associates, North American Millers' Association, National Association of Wheat Growers, and American Bakers Association are joining the "Celebration of Modern Agriculture on the National Mall" near the United States Department of Agriculture headquarters on May 6, 7, and 8, 2024. The event is spons...
May 01, 2024
Michigan takes "aggressive" steps to protect poultry and dairy from HPAI
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Dr. Tim Boring today signed a "Determination of Extraordinary Emergency, "HPAI Risk Reduction Response Order," to further protect Michigan's poultry and livestock industries from the ongoing threat of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influe...
May 01, 2024
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NMPF statement on House and Senate farm bill frameworks
From NMPF President & CEO Gregg Doud: "Dairy farmers are heartened that today, both House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn 'GT' Thompson, R-PA, and Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow, D-MI, each released documents providing an overview of their farm bill priorities and plans. Dairy far...
May 01, 2024
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USDA reminds producers of climate-smart opportunities using farm loan programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency reminds agricultural producers that Farm Loan Programs can be used to support a variety of climate-smart agriculture practices, which build on many practices that farmers and ranchers already use, like cover cropping, nutrient management and conservation tillage....
May 01, 2024
Clean Fuels welcomes §40B SAF GREET model
Clean Fuels Alliance America expressed appreciation to USDA, the U.S. Treasury, Argonne National Labs, the Department of Energy, and other federal agencies for finalizing updates to the GREET model that will allow taxpayers to use it in calculating 2023-2024 sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blender tax incentives (§...
May 01, 2024
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North Dakota cropland values up significantly while cash rents see modest gains
North Dakota cropland values increased 11.59% heading into the spring of 2024, marching upward from 2,863 per acre to 3,174 per acre, says Bryon Parman, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension agricultural finance specialist. This represents the third year in a row where North Dakota cropland values have increas...
May 01, 2024
ACE reaction to new 40B GREET model for SAF tax credit
the U.S. Treasury Department released a highly anticipated update to the Department of Energy's Greenhouse Gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy Use in Technologies (GREET) model, providing guidance on how feedstocks like corn ethanol could qualify for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) under the 40B tax credit of the In...
May 01, 2024
Agriculture Future of America appoints new board leadership
Starting a career can be daunting. Having someone build bridges for you to opportunities makes the experience smoother. Students who participate in Agriculture Future of America's (AFA) leader development programs benefit from the leadership of a board of directors who have been before them and are committed to buildin...
May 01, 2024