Fedorchak Legislation to Streamline North Dakota Trust Land Exchanges Advances House Natural Resources Committee
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) released the following statement after the House Natural Resources Committee advanced the North Dakota Trust Lands Completion Act, legislation she introduced to streamline land exchanges and unlock greater development of North Dakota’s state-owned energy resources. “North
More Ag Groups Comment on House Ag Committee Passage of Farm Bill
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — As we previously reported, late Wednesday night the House Agriculture Committee advanced the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 out of committee. More and more agricultural groups have been issuing reaction to the
(AUDIO) Farm Bill Passes Ag Committee with Johnson’s Support
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Agriculture Committee passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act, also known as the Farm Bill, with a bipartisan 34-17 vote. U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) voted to pass the Farm Bill which
Specialty Crops Applaud Committee Approval of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 5, 2026) — The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) issued the following statement on the approval of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, by the U.S. House Committee on
Ag Leaders Discuss Trade, USMCA and More at Commodity Classic
(SAN ANTONIO, TX) — While on the ground last week in San Antonio for Commodity Classic, we had a number of conversations with agriculture leaders who discussed many of the same topics. Those conversations centered around trade,
House Agriculture Committee Passes Farm Bill Out of Committee
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Late Wednesday night, the House Agriculture Committee advanced the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 out of committee. All Republicans voted in favor along with seven Democrats to advance the legislation, after
U.S. Organic Marketplace Achieved Significant Growth in 2025
Washington, D.C. – U.S. sales of certified organic products accelerated in 2025 reaching $76.6 billion with an annual growth rate of 6.8% according to the 2026 Organic Market Report released today by the Organic Trade Association (OTA). In 2025,
Minnesota Farmers Union Members Gather for Lobby Day
ST. PAUL – More than 80 Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) members traveled to St. Paul on March 3 for MFU’s Lobby Day. Members met with nearly 40 policymakers, including Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, Secretary of State Steve
More than 70% of U.S. Soy Exports SSAP-Verified in 2025
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. – The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) today announced the release of the third U.S. Soy Sustainability Assurance Protocol (SSAP) annual report outlining sustainability progress and successes in U.S. soybean production. The SSAP serves as
USGBC Members Spotlight Maritime Shipping Opportunities in Panama
In February, the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council conducted a maritime fuels mission in Panama, bringing together a delegation of ethanol industry leaders and Council members to explore new export and market development opportunities. The visit focused