Sheep Industry Working on Possible FMD Response
The American Sheep Industry Association was awarded a grant of over $111,000 from the National Disease Preparedness and Response Program. The goal is to evaluate the traceability of livestock marketed in an auction setting utilizing electronic identification
Watch Out for Asian Longhorned Ticks
The invasive Asian longhorned tick can pose a risk to humans, animals, and livestock. University of Illinois Extension found it in west central Illinois for the first time. Asian longhorned ticks were first found in the U.S.
Senate Releases Water Infrastructure Bill
Lawmakers released legislation last week authorizing the Army Corps of Engineers to study and carry out a host of water infrastructure and environmental restoration projects across the country. The biennial Water Resources Development Act directs the Army
USDA Recruiting Exporters for September Trade Mission to Vietnam
The USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service is now accepting applications from current and potential U.S. exporters for a trade mission to Vietnam September 9-13. Participants will attend events in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, and will also
NSP Supports House Agriculture Committee’s Progress to Farm Bill Markup
WASHINGTON, DC (May 20, 2024)—National Sorghum Producers commends the House Committee on Agriculture as they commence markup this week on the 2024 Farm Bill, particularly in the face of economic uncertainty and rising costs for U.S. sorghum
RFA, Growth Energy Petition Supreme Court to Review Fifth Circuit SRE Decision
The Renewable Fuels Association today, along with Growth Energy, filed a petition in the Supreme Court of the United States requesting review of the Fifth Circuit Court’s recent opinion that it is a proper venue to consider challenges to
Anthem Flex Herbicide Receives EPA Approval For Use In Potatoes, Gives Growers New Preemergent Herbicide Solution
The EPA has approved a nationwide label expansion for Anthem® Flex herbicide from FMC for use in potatoes. With this label expansion, potato growers now have access to a new tool that delivers long residual control of more
NAAA Board Establishes Uncrewed Aerial Application System Committee to Reach All Mediums of Aerial Application for Safety, Efficacy and Compliance Purposes
ALEXANDRIA, VA—MAY 20, 2024—The National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) Board of Directors recently voted to establish an Uncrewed Aerial Application System (UAAS) Committee to advise the Association on uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) – or drone – issues.
House Farm Bill Includes Top Cattle Industry Priorities
WASHINGTON (May 20, 2024) – Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced support for the Farm Bill crafted and released by House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA)—the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024.
America’s Sugarbeet and Sugarcane Farm Families, Factory Workers Applaud the Strong Farm Safety Net in House Farm Bill
On behalf of America’s sugarbeet and sugarcane farm families and the factory workers from across the country represented by the American Sugar Alliance, Neil Rockstad, a Minnesota sugarbeet grower, fourth-generation farmer and President of the American Sugarbeet