Industry Leaders Share Sustainable Aviation Priorities for Farm Bill
WASHINGTON D.C. — Amid the ongoing negotiations surrounding the Farm Bill, industry stakeholders representing nearly the entire supply chain for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) – including seven major airlines – called on Agriculture Committee leaders in the House and Senate to
NMPF Statement on H5N1 and Federal Order on Lactating Cows
ARLINGTON, VA – From NMPF President & CEO Gregg Doud: Since this virus was first discovered in cows, H5N1 in dairy cattle has been primarily an animal health concern. Today’s announcements and actions underscore that continued concern and focus
USDA Actions to Protect Livestock Health From Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza
WASHINGTON, April 24, 2024 – To further protect the U.S. livestock industry from the threat posed by highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, USDA is sharing a number of actions that we are taking with our federal partners to help
Firestone Ag Opens 2024 Rock the Crop Sweepstakes Exclusively for National FFA Chapters
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 24, 2024) – Firestone Ag, a business of Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone), has opened entries for its 2024 Rock the Crop Sweepstakes exclusively to chapters of the National FFA Organization (FFA) in celebration of the 80th anniversary of
IDFA Applauds USDA Final School Meal Rule for Maintaining Dairy Options, Preserving Flavored Milk for All Grades
WASHINGTON, April 24, 2024—Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), issued a statement today applauding the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) final rule updating the meal patterns for the National School Lunch Program
Growth Energy Cheers New SAF Credit in Nebraska
LINCOLN, NEB. – Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, celebrated legislation signed today by Governor Jim Pillen that will speed investment in Nebraska’s production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Originally introduced by state Sen. George
Iowa Farm Bureau Awards Nearly $270K in Scholarships to Iowa Students
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa—April 24, 2024— The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) has granted scholarships to 109 current and future college students looking to further their post-high school education within the agricultural industry. Twenty-seven scholarships were awarded to
NCBA Offers Fall Semester Internships for Public Policy, Meetings and Events
WASHINGTON (April 24, 2024) – Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced that applications are now open for two internships that give students an opportunity to support the cattle industry and gain valuable experience. The programs include
AGI Kicks-Off Fourth Annual Safety Week with Worldwide Call to Action
Toronto, ON, April 22, 2024 – Every year, an estimated 340 million occupational accidents happen in the global workplace, according to the International Labour Organization. Ag Growth International (“AGI”) is on a mission to create a zero-harm work environment by
Pivot Bio N-OVATOR Recognized with an Environment + Energy Leader 2024 Top Project Award
BERKELEY, Calif., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Pivot Bio, a leading sustainable agriculture company, today announced that growers opting to validate their implementation of better nitrogen management practices through the company’s N-OVATOR program have avoided more than 315,000 metric tons (MT)