Groundwater Organizations see Nitrate Contamination As Top Concern
New data from USDA’s Economic Research Service finds that 30 percent of groundwater organizations cite nitrate contamination as a groundwater quality concern. Nitrates can come from animal manure and chemical fertilizers that leach into groundwater. When groundwater
Rodale Institute Applauds USDA Investments in Organic Farmers
The Department of Agriculture is expanding opportunities for organic farmers, a welcome investment, according to the Rodale Institute. USDA announced the expanded opportunities last week. Through the newly-established Organic Market Development Grant Program, USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service
Producers and Industry Encouraged to Attend World Pork Expo
Pork producers and those involved in the industry will gather at the Iowa State Fairgrounds June 7-9 for the 35th anniversary of World Pork Expo. National Pork Board member Alayne Johnson from Indiana said the expo brings
Biden-Harris Administration Makes Historic, $11 Billion Investment to Advance Clean Energy Across Rural America Through Investing in America Agenda
WASHINGTON, May 16, 2023 – The Biden-Harris Administration today announced the availability of nearly $11 billion in grants and loan opportunities that will help rural energy and utility providers bring affordable, reliable clean energy to their communities across
California Federal Court Rejects Dairy LLC’s Effort to Dismiss Federal and State Antitrust Claims Against It
On Friday, May 12, a Federal Court in California denied the effort by dairy software industry giant Dairy LLC (which operates Dairy.com, now rebranded as Ever.Ag) to dismiss the antitrust claims brought against it by Milk Moovement,
Be Prepared This Fire Season: Download Agrology’s Free App To Access Real-Time Fire Map Data
Alexandria, VA, May 15, 2023 — Agrology, a leading Predictive Agriculture company, today launched a new Fire Map that enables growers to monitor active fires within a 20-mile radius of any location in the world. As part
RFA Thanks Sen. Ricketts, Colleagues for Renewable Fuels Month Recognition
The Renewable Fuels Association today thanked Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and eight additional Senate colleagues for a resolution naming May as national Renewable Fuels Month, “to recognize the important role that renewable fuels play in reducing carbon impacts,