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Industry Leaders Share Sustainable Aviation Priorities for Farm Bill

Posted today at 3:13pm

WASHINGTON D.C. — Amid the ongoing negotiations surrounding the Farm Bill, industry stakeholders representing nearly the entire supply chain for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) – including seven major airlines – called on Agriculture Committee leaders in the House and Senate to boost the role of American farms in fueling low-carbon aviation. “SAF, which can be produced from renewable biomass […]

NMPF Statement on H5N1 and Federal Order on Lactating Cows

Posted today at 1:30pm

ARLINGTON, VA – From NMPF President & CEO Gregg Doud: Since this virus was first discovered in cows, H5N1 in dairy cattle has been primarily an animal health concern. Today’s announcements and actions underscore that continued concern and focus on the well-being of animals and those who care for them. USDA, FDA and scientific research has established […]

USDA Actions to Protect Livestock Health From Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza

Posted today at 12:24pm

WASHINGTON, April 24, 2024 – To further protect the U.S. livestock industry from the threat posed by highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, USDA is sharing a number of actions that we are taking with our federal partners to help us get ahead of this disease and limit its spread. Today, USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service […]

Firestone Ag Opens 2024 Rock the Crop Sweepstakes Exclusively for National FFA Chapters

Posted today at 12:23pm

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 24, 2024) – Firestone Ag, a business of Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone), has opened entries for its 2024 Rock the Crop Sweepstakes exclusively to chapters of the National FFA Organization (FFA) in celebration of the 80th anniversary of Firestone Ag partnership with FFA. In its third year, the Rock the Crop Sweepstakes will bring a private […]

IDFA Applauds USDA Final School Meal Rule for Maintaining Dairy Options, Preserving Flavored Milk for All Grades

Posted today at 12:21pm

WASHINGTON, April 24, 2024—Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), issued a statement today applauding the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) final rule updating the meal patterns for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the School Breakfast Program (SBP). The updated rule preserves the ability for schools across the country […]

Growth Energy Cheers New SAF Credit in Nebraska

Posted today at 12:20pm

LINCOLN, NEB. – Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, celebrated legislation signed today by Governor Jim Pillen that will speed investment in Nebraska’s production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Originally introduced by state Sen. George Dungan and incorporated into a broader bill by Sen. Eliot Bostar, LB937 will provide a $0.75 per gallon tax credit […]

Iowa Farm Bureau Awards Nearly $270K in Scholarships to Iowa Students

Posted today at 11:43am

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa—April 24, 2024— The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) has granted scholarships to 109 current and future college students looking to further their post-high school education within the agricultural industry. Twenty-seven scholarships were awarded to first-time recipients, and 78 scholarships were renewed for 2024. Scholarships are renewable up to four years, or $10,000, […]

NCBA Offers Fall Semester Internships for Public Policy, Meetings and Events

Posted today at 11:37am

WASHINGTON (April 24, 2024) – Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced that applications are now open for two internships that give students an opportunity to support the cattle industry and gain valuable experience. The programs include a public policy internship and a meetings and events internship. “Interning at NCBA is a great way to start your career […]

AGI Kicks-Off Fourth Annual Safety Week with Worldwide Call to Action

Posted today at 7:15am

Toronto, ON, April 22, 2024 – Every year, an estimated 340 million occupational accidents happen in the global workplace, according to the International Labour Organization. Ag Growth International (“AGI”) is on a mission to create a zero-harm work environment by making safety a core guiding principle and driving best practice awareness during its fourth annual One AGI Safety […]

Pivot Bio N-OVATOR Recognized with an Environment + Energy Leader 2024 Top Project Award

Posted today at 7:08am

BERKELEY, Calif., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Pivot Bio, a leading sustainable agriculture company, today announced that growers opting to validate their implementation of better nitrogen management practices through the company’s N-OVATOR program have avoided more than 315,000 metric tons (MT) of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) over the first two years of the program – about 2.5x the annual […]

Ag News

Industry Leaders Share Sustainable Aviation Priorities for Farm Bill

NMPF Statement on H5N1 and Federal Order on Lactating Cows

USDA Actions to Protect Livestock Health From Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza

Firestone Ag Opens 2024 Rock the Crop Sweepstakes Exclusively for National FFA Chapters

IDFA Applauds USDA Final School Meal Rule for Maintaining Dairy Options, Preserving Flavored Milk for All Grades

Growth Energy Cheers New SAF Credit in Nebraska

Iowa Farm Bureau Awards Nearly $270K in Scholarships to Iowa Students

NCBA Offers Fall Semester Internships for Public Policy, Meetings and Events

AGI Kicks-Off Fourth Annual Safety Week with Worldwide Call to Action

Pivot Bio N-OVATOR Recognized with an Environment + Energy Leader 2024 Top Project Award

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