Advocates say Nebraska missed golden opportunity to expand rural broadband
By:Paul Hammel Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Advocates for rural Nebraska and telecommunications companies are expressing disappointment and some condemnation over the decision to propose spending only $43.8 million of the $405 million in federal money awarded to
Corn Grower Leaders Call on Congressional Leadership to Pass Ethanol Legislation
Highlighting the downturn in the farm economy, the president of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and leaders from 17 state corn grower groups sent an open letter to Democratic and Republican Congressional leaders today, calling on them to
Farm Progress Show Auction Brings in Strong Results, With Thousands Donated to Farm Rescue
HAMILTON, Ill., Sept. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — BigIron and Sullivan Auctioneers proudly announced the results of the highly anticipated Farm Progress Show Auction, where tractors, collector trucks, and rare equipment drew bidders from across the country. The
Groups React to EPA Proposal to Reallocate Exempted RFS Gallons
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Ethanol and ag groups are sharing reaction after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule regarding how it will reallocate gallons lost due to small refinery exemptions (SREs) under the Renewable Fuel
IFPA Testifies Before House Agriculture Committee: Farm Bill Must Deliver for Specialty Crops
WASHINGTON – The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) today called on Congress to prioritize strong farm bill commitments in specialty crops during testimony before the U.S. House Agriculture Committee. Dana Brennan, vice president of corporate affairs at
Ag Industry Efforts to Modernize Pesticide Drift Model Used by EPA Incorporating Mitigation of Drift Reduction Technologies Advance Thanks to Cotton Foundation Grant
ALEXANDRIA, VA – A modernization project is underway for the pesticide drift model software AGDISP (Agricultural DISpersion). AGDISP, developed by the U.S. Forest Service in the 1980s, is used by EPA to model the movement of spray
BLM Announces 2025 Rangeland Stewardship and Innovations Award Winners
FLAGSTAFF – At the Public Lands Council (PLC) Annual Meeting this week, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced winners of the 2025 Rangeland Stewardship and Rangeland Innovation awards to recognize exemplary management and outstanding accomplishments in
Independent Ranchers Meet With White House, USDA, USTR and Congress to Push America First Cattle Policies
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Independent cattle producers from eight states traveled to Washington, D.C., last week as part of R–CALF USA’s fly-in, delivering a clear message: food security is national security, and the prosperity of America’s ranching families must
NASDA, NASDA Foundation, and National Agricultural Law Center Enter MOU to Strengthen Agricultural Policy Education and Student Opportunities
ROGERS, Ark. — The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, the NASDA Foundation, and the National Agricultural Law Center signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand collaboration on agricultural law, policy, research and student development initiatives today at
NASDA Member Tim Boring Advocates for Support for Specialty Crop Growers in the Farm Bill to the U.S. House Ag Committee
Michigan Agriculture Director Dr. Tim Boring, a member of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, testified before the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture today. As director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Boring