Two Parties Present Contrasting Ag Policy Views
In a lead-up to Tuesday night’s presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, the agricultural positions of the two leading political parties were displayed in contrast during a forum at the National
Bryan Boll Named Semifinalist in Ag Innovation Challenge
WASHINGTON – Minnesota Farm Bureau member Bryan Boll, owner of Northstar Lime in Crookston, was named a Top 10 finalist in the 2025 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge as recently announced by the organization. Northstar Lime was developed as
Five Star Cooperative to Acquire A&K Feed & Grain, Strengthening Position as a Leading Agricultural Provider in Iowa and Minnesota
NEW HAMPTON, IA — Five Star Cooperative is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement in principle to acquire A&K Feed & Grain, a respected agricultural provider located in Lime Springs, Iowa. The acquisition, set to
Indigo Ag Upends Standard Biological Seed Treatment Application
Boston – Sept. 10, 2024 – Indigo Ag today launched its ground-breaking CLIPS™ device. The device is an automatic hands-free system, which saves time, removes the hassle factor in the seed treatment process, and potentially upends standard biological seed treatment
Sustainable Agriculture Grants Now Available from North Central Region SARE
The North Central Region-Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE) program currently has four open grant programs to fund research and education projects that advance sustainable agricultural practices in the region. Since 1988, NCR-SARE’s competitive grants have advanced agricultural
Grant Develops Cotton-Based Precision Irrigation to Improve Sustainability
LAWRENCE, Kan. (September 10, 2024) – The High Plains Aquifer provides irrigation to support a $3.5 billion agricultural economy across eight states, but due to decades of groundwater extraction, water levels have fallen dangerously low across much of
Medgene Collaborating with Iowa State University to Develop Vaccines for Sheep & Goat Industry
(Brookings, SD) – Prescription platform vaccine manufacturer Medgene announces that it will be expanding its vaccine offerings to help keep sheep and goats healthy in partnership with Iowa State University. “Partnering with Medgene offers many benefits to
ACE Scholarship Program Announces 2024 Winners
Sioux Falls, SD – As the new school year gets underway, the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) congratulates the 2024 scholarship recipients Mallory Moorman, Elsie Ennis and Delaney Frahm. Each student receives a $1,000 scholarship through ACE’s
Ranchers Support Legislation to Boost Conservation Under the ESA
WASHINGTON (September 10, 2024) – Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and Public Lands Council (PLC) announced their strong support for the ESA Amendments Act of 2024, introduced by Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA) and Rep. Bruce Westerman (AR).
Amp Americas Dairy RNG Projects Have Reduced More Than 2 Million MT of CO2e
CHICAGO, Ill. (September 10, 2024) Amp Americas, a leading dairy methane capture and renewable natural gas (RNG) company, today announced that its projects have reduced more than 2,000,000 metric tons (MT) of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions since