Sugar Farmers Host D.C. Fly-in This Week
The nation’s sugar farmers are in Washington, D.C. this week as part of the American Sugar Alliance annual fly-in. Patrick Frischhertz, a member of the American Sugar Cane League National Legislative Committee and a Louisiana farmer, says
NCBA Calls on Congress to Adopt FY24 ‘Minibus’
WASHINGTON (Mar. 4, 2024) – Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) called on lawmakers to pass the minibus appropriations package announced yesterday by congressional leadership. The bill prevents a disastrous government shutdown and provides support for several
New Assessment Shows Value of Soybean Oil as Low-Carbon Feedstock for Clean Fuels
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – A recent Life Cycle Assessment conducted by Sustainable Solutions Corporation (SSC) for the United Soybean Board (USB) and the National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) reveals a significant reduction in the carbon footprint of
DCN and Grand Farm Partner for Connectivity
FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota is leading the way in precision agriculture, in large part thanks to the work and research being done at the Grand Farm Innovation Campus just outside of Casselton. Precision ag, like almost
Minnesota Farm Bureau to Host Day on the Hill
EAGAN, Minn. – The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) is set to host its annual Day on the Hill on National Ag Day, March 19, 2024. The event invites members from across the state to come together at
The United Soybean Board Selects Ed Anderson as the Recipient of the 2024 Tom Oswald Legacy Award
ST. LOUIS (March 4, 2023) – The United Soybean Board presented the Tom Oswald Legacy Award to Ed Anderson at the 2024 Commodity Classic in Houston, Texas. Anderson was recognized for his work in advancing soybean research and
AFIA Welcomes Changes, Opens Application for Feed Facility of the Year Program
ARLINGTON, Va. – March 4, 2024 – The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is excited to announce changes to its Feed Facility of the Year (FFY) program, cosponsored by Feedstuffs, as well as open the application phase for the 2024
USDA Launches New Bobwhite Conservation Pilot and Announces General Conservation Reserve Program Signup
SIOUX FALLS, S.D., March 2, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the launch of a new conservation initiative – Working Lands for Wildlife’s Northern Bobwhite Pilot Project, as well as the signup dates for USDA’s