NGFA, Other Leading Agricultural Groups Urging Congressional Action on Surface Transportation Reauthorization
(ARLINGTON, Va.) — The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) has joined with 38 other leading agricultural organizations in a unified call to Congress to prioritize the reauthorization of the nation’s surface transportation programs. In a letter sent
United States and Mexico Reach Agreement to Resume Eradication Efforts on New World Screwworm
(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced on Wednesday that Mexico has committed to eliminate restrictions on USDA aircraft, and waive customs duties on eradication equipment aiding in the response to the spread of
AGCO Reports First Quarter Results
DULUTH, Ga., May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AGCO (NYSE: AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, reported net sales of $2.1 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, a decrease
EPA Releases Updated Insecticide Strategy to Protect Endangered Species
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — The Environmental Protection Agency released its final Insecticide Strategy that identifies practical protections for federally endangered and threatened species from the use of insecticides. At the same time, it also provides flexibility for pesticide
Rural Mainstreet Index Stays Below Growth Neutral
(OMAHA, NE) — The overall Rural Mainstreet Index fell below growth neutral for the 18th time in the past 19 months in March. When comparing 2025 farm income against 2024 farm income, only 3.7 percent of bankers
Corn Groups Ask Ford to Stand with Rural America
Over 20 state corn organizations and the National Corn Growers Association are formally calling on Ford Motor Company to reinstate its production of Flex Fuel Vehicles and reengage in advancing renewable fuel technologies that support rural America.
Registration Open For Governor’s Ag Summit
PIERRE, S.D. – Registration is now open for the 2025 Governor’s Agricultural Summit (Ag Summit) hosted by Governor Larry Rhoden. The Ag Summit will be a two-day event held June 17-18, 2025, in the historic Deadwood, South Dakota,