USDA January Reports Released
(WASHINGTON D.C.)– On Friday, USDA released multiple reports including the January WASDE Report, December 1st Grains Stocks and Winter Wheat Seedings. USDA says the size of the 2023 U.S. corn and soybean crops got bigger. AUDIO: Listen
House Debates No Russian Agriculture Act
Russian agriculture is in Congress’ crosshairs as House lawmakers debated and were expected to pass the No Russian Agriculture Act. The Act would require the Treasury Secretary to direct U.S. officials at the IMF World Bank and
Combines See Solid Sales Gains Late in 2023
Combine harvester sales closed out the year ahead of 2022 levels, while almost all tractor segments saw declines in both the U.S. and Canada. The latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers says total U.S. farm
Growth Energy Statement on 11th Circuit Court of Appeals Dismissal of SRE Challenge
ATLANTA–The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit dismissed Hunt Refining Company v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today, ruling that the small refinery exemption (SRE) challenge brought by Hunt under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) could not be
USDA Kicking Off the National Ag Classification Survey
As the agency already prepares for the 2027 Census of Agriculture, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will conduct the National Agricultural Classification Survey on January 24. The survey, an important step in determining who should receive a
Bipartisan Bill Would Support Organic Dairy Farmers
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME), a longtime organic farmer and House Ag Committee member, and Marc Molinaro (R-NY) introduced legislation to support organic dairy farmers. The Organic Dairy Data Collection Act would enhance data collection at USDA to
USDA to Reopen Signup for Continuous Conservation Reserve Program
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin accepting applications for the Continuous Conservation Reserve Program (Continuous CRP) signup on Jan. 12, 2024. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) encourages agricultural producers and landowners interested
Farm Bureau Awards Distinguished Service Honors
Frank Lucas (R-OK) and former Iowa Farm Bureau President Craig Hill received the American Farm Bureau’s 2023 Distinguished Service Award and Farm Bureau Founders Award, respectively. The awards are the highest honors presented by AFBF. Lucas and
Growth Energy CEO Sets Industry Agenda During IRFA Summit Keynote
DES MOINES, IOWA—Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor delivered the keynote address to the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association’s Renewable Fuels Summit today. Speaking alongside Governor Kim Reynolds, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, U.S. Secretary of
USDA Announces Awards to Increase Access to Clean, Affordable Domestic Biofuels
Altoona, Iowa, Jan. 11, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is awarding $19 million in grants to U.S. business owners to increase the availability of domestic biofuels in 22 states and give