NCGA: USTR Makes Strong Case in Trade Dispute
Officials from the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office hammered arguments made by Mexican representatives during oral arguments about Mexico’s ban on imports of genetically modified corn used in some food products. The ban was issued in early 2023.
U.S. Red Meat Symposium Provides Deep Dive into Mexican Market
With U.S. red meat exports reaching record levels in Mexico, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) held the inaugural U.S. Red Meat Symposium in Mexico City June 13-14 to examine its economic and political climate, highlight the
USDA and the North Central Regional Food Business Center Award $600,000 in Business Builder Grants
WASHINGTON, June 28, 2024— The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) North Central Regional Food Business Center today announced $600,000 awarded in Business Builder grants to provide financial assistance for small and mid-sized farm and food businesses. The funding is being
Sheep Producers Invited to Apply to SDSU Extension Elevate Ewe Cohort Program
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension is inviting beginning sheep producers to apply to the 2024-2025 Elevate Ewe program. Elevate Ewe is a year-long cohort program for up to 20 people that combines workshops, webinars,
Growth Energy Files Motion to Intervene in AFPM’s Case against EPA on Cellulosic Biofuel
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, filed a motion yesterday to intervene in a case brought by the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The case aims
Columbia Grain is Hiring to Build a Better Future
Portland, OR – “Employees’ understanding of their company purpose and culture is directly linked to measures of business health,” according to recent research by Gallop.[1] In fact, hiring for cultural values is one of the best ways to
USDA Release Grain Stocks and Acreage Reports
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — It’s one of the biggest data dumps of the year from USDA with Friday’s release of the Quarterly Grain Stocks and Acreage Reports. For acreage, USDA pegged the U.S. corn crop 91.475 million acres
ARA Deems Supreme Court Decision Reversing Chevron Defense as Good News for Ag Retail
ARLINGTON, Va. (June 28, 2024) – The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) President & CEO Daren Coppock released a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in “Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo” to reverse the Chevron defense. “For the past 40 years, the Chevron
Cattle Producers Celebrate Supreme Court Decision to Rein in Administrative Overreach
WASHINGTON (June 28, 2024) – Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision in the case Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo—a decision that reins in the legal concept of Chevron deference and reduces overreaching regulations from federal
Operation Lifesaver, Inc. Unveils New Decide Smart, Arrive Safe School Bus Driver Training Videos
WASHINGTON, DC, June 27, 2024 – Every school day, 480,000 school buses travel the nation’s roads. With approximately 140,000 miles of railroad tracks and more than 200,000 highway-railroad grade crossings across the U.S., school bus drivers need to