Chicken Council Critical of USDA Proposal
The National Chicken Council released a statement responding to the announcement of USDA’s new proposed rule, “Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems.” NCC President Mike Brown says these are solutions in search of problems that
Groups Respond Positively to New USDA Rule on Competition
Several agricultural groups responded positively to USDA’s release of the Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems proposed rule. The National Farmers Union says the rule addresses abuses by the poultry industry of broiler chicken producers
First Major Heat Wave in Southwest U.S.
The season’s first big heat wave will bring scorching temperatures and high wildfire risk to parts of the Southwestern U.S. this week. An AccuWeather forecast says the warming trend will bring rising temperatures to parts of California,
CHS Signs On As a Sky Tier Partner with Grand Farm
ST. PAUL, MINN. and CASSELTON, N.D. (June 4, 2024) – CHS, a leading global agribusiness, is announcing its partnership with North Dakota’s Grand Farm Initiative, which was created to solve the biggest problems facing agriculture. The partnership
Rounds, Klobuchar Introduce Legislation to Fast Track Construction of Rural Water Systems
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) today introduced legislation to reauthorize the Reclamation Rural Water Supply Act of 2006. Reauthorization would now include an authorization to the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) to undertake the
USDEC, NMPF Ally with Colombian Dairy Association to Strengthen Trade, Drive Dairy Priorities
ARLINGTON, VA – The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and Colombian Association of Dairy Industry (Asoleche) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today to increase cooperation between the U.S. and Colombian dairy industries
JCB Breaks Ground at New $500 Million North American Factory
Savannah, GA (June 4, 2024) — JCB today began work on a new $500 million factory in San Antonio, Texas – the biggest investment in the company’s history. An official groundbreaking ceremony at the site marked the beginning
Deere Moving Portion of Its Loader Production to Mexico, Signals New Layoffs
CHELSEA, Ala. (DTN) — Deere & Company has announced plans to purchase land in Ramos, Mexico, for the construction of a new facility that will produce mid-frame skid steer loaders and compact track loaders. It is a
The Livestock Conservancy Announces Nationwide Search for New Executive Director
The Livestock Conservancy is seeking its next executive director, launching a nationwide search for a dynamic leader. As the chief operating officer of the Pittsboro, North Carolina-based nonprofit, the executive director will lead a team of 11
National Sorghum Producers Honors Michael Lenz and Larry Richardson with Outstanding Achievement in Sorghum Improvement Awards
LUBBOCK, TEXAS (June 4, 2024)—National Sorghum Producers presented Michael Lenz and Larry Richardson with awards for Outstanding Achievement in Sorghum Improvement at the Sorghum Improvement Conference of North America. These awards, presented at the biennial gathering of