Proposed Packers and Stockyards Act Rules Receive Overwhelming Support from Farmers, Ranchers, and the Public
On September 11th, 2024, the public comment period for the USDA’s proposed Packers and Stockyards Act rules came to a close. Members of the Western Organization of Resource Councils (WORC), Northern Plains Resource Councils (NPRC), Ranchers Cattlemen
CHS Announces Plans to Return $600 Million to Owners
ST. PAUL, MINN. (September 11, 2024) – CHS Inc., the nation’s leading agribusiness cooperative, has announced it intends to return $600 million in cash patronage and equity redemptions to its owners in calendar year 2025. The planned
U.S. Sales of 4-Wheel-Drive Tractors Increase Slightly in August 2024
Milwaukee, Wisconsin (September 11, 2024) – U.S. sales of 4-wheel-drive tractors increased 4.8% in August 2024 compared to the year before according to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. U.S. sales also increased 5.2% year-to-date. Total
Registration Now Open for 2025 Clean Fuels Conference
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Registration is now open for the 2025 Clean Fuels Conference, the one must-attend event for the biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel industries. Hosted by Clean Fuels Alliance America, the annual conference will
Congressional Leaders Working to Pass Farm Bill in this Congress
With Congress now back from its August recess, leaders in both parties are saying they will resume talks to get a Farm Bill passed before the end of the year, even if it happens during a lame
USDA and National Farmers Union to Collaborate on Strengthening Local FSA Operations
The National Farmers Union (NFU) and the USDA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to address staffing levels and improve customer service at USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) county-level offices. NFU and USDA say they will work
USDA Launches Interactive Census of Ag Maps
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) launched a collection of interactive maps to allow data users to access key Census of Agriculture information. The newly redesigned Ag Census Web Maps application offers the
FDA Remains Diligent in HPAI Testing, Food Safety
With three dairy herds in California now testing positive for high path avian influenza, bringing the total number of states infected to 14, now is not the time to drop our food security guard. Dr. Robert Califf