Dairy Farmers Peterson and Nyman Named U.S. Dairy Export Council Chair and Vice Chair
ARLINGTON, VA – Dairy farmers Alex Peterson of Missouri and Becky Nyman of California have been elected to guide the U.S. Dairy Export Council as its chair and vice chair, respectively. The vote came in a December 13 meeting
ACE Bringing Advocates to the Hill for DC Fly-in March 14-15
Sioux Falls, SD (December 13, 2023) – The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) formally announces its 13th annual Washington, DC Fly-in and Government Affairs Summit will take place March 14-15, 2024. Dates are subject to change if Congress is not
American Farmland Trust Releases Smart Solar Recommendations to Help State and Local Policymakers Advance Solar and Strengthen Farm Viability
(Washington, D.C. – December 13, 2023) Today, American Farmland Trust (AFT), one of the leading non-profits working to address rural community concerns while advancing renewable energy, released policy recommendations for state and local governments to keep land in farming and
62 Groups to Biden: Swift Completion of Packers and Stockyards Act Rules Needed to Protect Historic Competition Advances
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today 62 organizations sent a letter to President Biden expressing concern that “that the pace of USDA’s progress on its [Packers and Stockyards] Act rulemakings could put them in jeopardy.” President Biden’s historic executive order on competition (EO)
Weekly Ethanol Production for 12/8/2023
Article courtesy of the RFA According to EIA data analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association for the week ending December 8, ethanol production ticked 0.2% lower to 1.074 million b/d, equivalent to 45.11 million gallons daily. Yet,
North Dakota Stockmen’s Foundation Welcomes New Directors
Two state cattle industry leaders have been named to the North Dakota Stockmen’s Foundation (NDSF) Board of Directors. Tim Erbele of Streeter, N.D., and Scott Katus of Watauga, S.D., were recently appointed as directors of the 501(c)3
SDSU Extension Offering Workshop on Virtual Fencing
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension is offering a one-day workshop on virtual fencing for producers and industry partners. “Virtual Fencing 101: Expectations and Considerations” is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT, on Jan.
Iowa Ag Secretary Naig, 7 Other State Ag Leaders Raise Concerns Over USDA’s Paraguay Beef Import Rule
DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 13, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and seven other Secretaries, Commissioners, and Directors of Agriculture from Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Missouri, Ohio, Nebraska, and Wyoming sent a letter today to United States Secretary
SDSU Extension Hosting 4th Annual 4-H Capitol Day in January
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension’s 4-H program will host the fourth annual 4-H Capitol Day on Jan. 17, 2024, in Pierre. The event is in conjunction with Brookings and SDSU Days at the Capitol
NMPF Applauds House Increasing Kids’ Access to Critical Nutrition
ARLINGTON, VA – The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) emphatically commended the House of Representatives for taking a critical step toward improving child nutrition by approving the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act today with a commanding 330-99 bipartisan