Seven Scaleup Companies Complete CULTIVO® Virtual Academy Program
DES MOINES, IOWA – Seven scaleup companies from Australia and Canada have successfully completed the Cultivo® Virtual Academy, speeding their planning for U.S. market entry. The six-week virtual program is hosted and coordinated by America’s Cultivation Corridor®,
NGFA Details the Dangers of a Canadian Rail Stoppage
ARLINGTON, Va., May 21, 2024 — The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) urged the Canadian Industrial Relations Board to take action to avert a rail strike or lockout in comments submitted May 21. Shutdowns or slowdowns of rail-dependent
Bacon Discusses Priorities in 2024 Farm Bill
Washington – Last week, House Agriculture Chairman Glenn “G.T.” Thompson (R- PA) released his draft of the 2024 Farm Bill. This legislation is the product of nearly two years of work, and it shows. Farmers and ranchers,
Organic Trade Association Wins $2.5 Million to Open Untapped Export Markets
Washington, D.C. (May 21, 2024) — The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is pleased to announce it has been awarded $2.5 million to open and develop untapped export markets for U.S. organic products through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new
American Carbon Alliance Urges Additional Guidance on 45Z
URBANDALE, Iowa (May 21, 2024) – The American Carbon Alliance (ACA) today released a letter to the U.S. Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service urging them to continue to finalize rule making for the IRC Section 45Z
NASDA Awarded USDA Funding to Diversify International Market Opportunities for U.S. Agriculture
CHICAGO — The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture has been awarded $5 million through the United States Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service Regional Agricultural Promotion Program, as announced today by USDA and USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley during
AFIA Receives Federal Funding Under USDA’s Regional Agricultural Promotion Program
ARLINGTON, Va. – May 21, 2024 – The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is pleased to receive $800,000 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP). In October, the USDA initiated the $1.2
NPPC, Farm Bureau Lead Nearly 1,000 in Coalition to Urge Congressional Fix to California Prop. 12
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 21, 2024 — The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) joined forces with the American Farm Bureau Federation to garner support from 900+ agricultural stakeholders supporting the federal fix to California Prop. 12 to be included
2024 Farm Bill Receives Wide Praise from Industry and Stakeholders
WASHINGTON, DC — Following the introduction of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024, industry and stakeholder groups from across the country have come out in support of the legislation. Below are a sampling of quotes
Minnesota Farm Bureau Member-Driven Policy Highlights from the MN Legislative Session
EAGAN, Minn. – The 93rd session of the Minnesota legislature adjourned on Monday, May 20, 2024. Throughout the session, Minnesota Farm Bureau (MFBF) worked closely with elected officials, agency representatives and the governor’s office to ensure the vitality