Millborn Seeds Expands North American Footprint with Acquisition of Union Forage in Calgary, Alberta
(BROOKINGS, SD, Thursday, March 7, 2024) – Millborn Seeds is expanding their North American footprint with the acquisition of Union Forage in Alberta, Canada. The acquisition further delivers on Millborn’s commitment to create a vertically integrated seed supply
NPPC Elects New Officers and Board Members to Spearhead Advocacy Efforts
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 7, 2024 — The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) proudly announces the induction of new officers and the election of members to its board of directors. “We are thrilled to welcome these accomplished individuals to
University of Kentucky Study Finds 11 Bushel Higher Corn Yield with Pivot Bio Microbial Nitrogen
AMES, Iowa (March 7, 2024) — The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, a leading land-grant institution, recently found that replacing 40 pounds of synthetic nitrogen with Pivot Bio PROVEN® 40 can increase corn
CNH Reman Lowers Cost of Ownership for Construction Equipment Sector
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (March 7, 2024)– In the construction market, it’s a simple fact that parts will fail. But when you, as construction equipment owners, contractors, or dealers, take advantage of CNH Reman parts, you benefit from reduced
USDA Assists Farmers, Ranchers and Communities Affected by Catastrophic Texas, Oklahoma Wildfires
WASHINGTON, March 7, 2024 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to aid recovery efforts for farmers, ranchers and residents affected by recent wildfires in the Texas panhandle and western Oklahoma. To
Biden-Harris Administration Invests Over $100 Million in Electric Infrastructure in North Dakota
BISMARCK, N.D., March 7, 2024 – As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director Erin Oban announced nearly $150 million in electric infrastructure funding across North Dakota.
Enhanced Swine Traceability Resolution Adopted at National Pork Industry Forum
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 7, 2024 — Today, U.S. pork producers approved a resolution to enhance the country’s live swine traceability system during the 2024 National Pork Industry Forum hosted by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC). “Traceability is
NPC Applauds Scaled Back Final Climate Disclosure Ruling
WASHINGTON – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) yesterday scrapped a plan opposed by farm groups to mandate the tracking of greenhouse gas emissions in company supply chains, all the way down to family farms. This action occurred
Clean Fuels Welcomes New Mexico Clean Transportation Fuel Standard
Clean Fuels Alliance America applauds New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham for signing legislation to create a clean transportation fuel standard for the state of New Mexico. The new law will help drive demand and open a
Disease Mortality Gap Growing Between Rural and Urban Areas
Over the last two decades, disease-related mortality rates have widened between rural and urban areas, especially for the prime working-age population, aged 25–54. Researchers with USDA’s Economic Research Service compared natural-cause mortality in rural and urban areas