Farm Bill Lobbying Exceeds $500 Million
A new report from The Hill says that pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and agriculture interests have combined to spend over $400 million lobbying Congress on a new farm bill. The Union for Concerned Scientists says that’s more than four
Railroad Staffing Shortages Compromise Safety and Service
Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the six Class One railroads to address severe staffing shortages that are endangering workers, increasing the risk of derailments, and raising costs for farmers, businesses and consumers. She wants the railroads
AEM Pleased With Turnout on the National Mall
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers were pleased with this year’s Celebration of Modern Agriculture on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The event facilitated an array of substantial policy discussions with the agency officials who directly impact
Case IH Unveils New Axial-Flow Series Combine with Subscription-Free Tech for Unmatched Precision and Productivity
Racine, May 16, 2024—Case IH is incorporating industry-leading technology with the heritage of Axial-Flow® combines as the perfect harvesting partner for a wide variety of growers and custom harvesters with the new Axial-Flow 260 series. Purposefully designed for
Commodity Classic Announces Preliminary Schedule for 2025 Show in Denver
ST. LOUIS, MO (May 16, 2024) — Plans for the 2025 Commodity Classic are well underway as America’s largest farmer-led agricultural and educational experience takes place March 2–4, 2025 in Denver, CO. The theme for the 2025
Soy Innovation Challenge Winner Offers Most Sustainable Ingredient Allowing Cattle to Digest 30% More Soy Protein
ST LOUIS (May 15, 2024) — The United Soybean Board, in partnership with The Yield Lab Institute and Amazon Web Services (AWS) Startups, is pleased to announce Clean Label Solution as this year’s Soy Innovation Challenge grand prize winner. Through a proprietary fermentation
Study Reveals Reasons Why Some Americans Lack Adequate Dairy Nutrition, Offers Roadmap to Better Diet Quality
WASHINGTON, May 16, 2024 – Many Americans recognize dairy as a cornerstone of a healthy diet but continue to fall short of recommended daily intake as endorsed by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. An in-depth consumer survey released today by
HRW Wheat Tour 2024, Day 2
Article courtesy of Kansas Wheat On Wednesday, 69 people on the Wheat Quality Council’s 2024 winter wheat tour made their way from Colby to Wichita, Kansas, stopping in wheat fields along six different routes. Wednesday’s wheat tour
CHS and West Central Ag Services Sign Nonbinding Letter of Intent
CHS and West Central Ag Services, a cooperative based in Ulen, Minnesota, have signed a nonbinding letter of intent for West Central Ag Services to join CHS to better serve owners and customers and position the cooperative
Engine Technology Forum Calls on House Leaders to Prioritize Action on the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Following Senate Passage
WASHINGTON (May 15, 2024) — The Engine Technology Forum issued the following statement from Executive Director Allen Schaeffer following the U.S. Senate’s passage of S. 2195. “The Engine Technology Forum urges action in the U.S. House of