Ag News

Analysis of USDA’s Announced 2023 ERP Funding

USDA recently announced disaster-related funding for events that occurred in 2022 through the Emergency Relief Program. American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Danny Munch explains more...

SAF Leaders Urge Biden Administration to Use GREET Model

Sustainable aviation fuel leaders are pressing the administration to modernize its carbon measuring model for the biofuel—key to winning tax credits to attract needed...

China Set to Import Record Amount of Wheat

A University of Illinois Farmdoc report says China is set to import “record volumes” of wheat this year. Industry sources say rain damage to...

Ag Secretary Speaks at FFA National Convention

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke to students, agricultural educators, and guests at the opening session of the 96th National FFA Convention and Expo during...

American Angus Association Offering Internship Opportunities

The American Angus Association is excited to offer internship opportunities for students to try a trial-run of potential career choices. The association has five...

Some Rain, Cold, and Snow Slowing the Pace of Harvest in Northern U.S.

After a lengthy drought, some parts of the Upper Midwest have turned wet, but only in spots. Dennis Todey, director of the Midwest Climate...

Economist Delivers Current Conditions for Pork Industry

Partners for Production Agriculture’s Economist Dr. Steve Meyer said pig farmers have been dealing with losses worse than 1998. “The real problem right now is...

ACE Supports Legislation in House and Senate to Require EPA to Adopt GREET Model

Sioux Falls, SD (November 2, 2023) – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.), along with Reps. Angie Craig (D-MN), Mark Pocan (D-WI) and Adrian Smith (R-NE)...