RFA Welcomes CF Industries and Separator Technology Solutions (STS) as New Members

The Renewable Fuels Association is excited to welcome CF Industries and Separator Technology Solutions (STS) to its expanding group of associate members. The new members reflect RFA’s continuous commitment to growing its network of leading organizations and
New Chief Strategy Officer announced at Midwest Dairy

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Midwest Dairy is pleased to announce Trudy Wastweet has been named Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). Wastweet previously served as Midwest Dairy’s Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this new position, Wastweet will guide Midwest
From Bonanza Farms to AgTech: Newly Launched Ag Innovation Corridor
Fargo, N.D. – The Ag Innovation Corridor, a collaboration of over 100 agricultural companies is set to promote Fargo and its surrounding region as a global epicenter for ag technology & innovation. Branded as the Ag Innovation
April Pork Exports Largest in Nearly Three Years; Beef Exports Also Trend Higher

April exports of U.S. pork reached the highest volume and value since May 2021, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). It was also a robust month for U.S.
Minnesota Ethanol Producers Association Joins American Carbon Alliance

URBANDALE, Iowa – The American Carbon Alliance (ACA) announced that the Minnesota Ethanol Producers Association has joined the alliance. To date, ethanol trade associations in every state representing the proposed Summit Carbon Pipeline have joined the ACA’s efforts.
Senate Farm Bill Differences Surface at Beginning Farmers’ Hearing
Partisan farm bill differences continue in Washington. They cropped up again at a recent Senate Ag panel hearing on beginning farmers. Republicans want “more farm in the farm bill,” but retiring Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow says
Food Prices Slightly Higher in May

The U.N. Food and Agricultural Organization’s Food Price Index stood at 120.4 points in May, up 0.9 percent from its revised April level. Increases in the price index for cereal and dairy products slightly more than offset
Support AM Radio in Every Vehicle
AM radio is a lifeline for many individuals, particularly those living in rural areas with limited access to reliable internet or cell phone coverage. In 2023, several automakers announced they had removed or planned to remove broadcast
Grains Council Travels to Mexico to Talk Trade

U.S. Grains Council Chair Brent Boydston and Past Chair Josh Miller went south of the border for meetings with major stakeholders in the U.S. and Mexico corn trade market. The goal was to maintain positive communications and
Ag Retailers Report Their 2024 Outlook

The nation’s top ag retailers responded to a CropLife Survey on their 2024 outlook. The survey asked retailers about their overall outlook on the 2024 growing season based on market performance through spring fieldwork and planting time.