Smallest Drought Area Since 2020
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported a sizable drop in drought areas around the U.S. “After wet weather and an early spring across much of the country, drought has decreased to around 18 percent of the
Ethanol Industry Pushing for E15 Waiver Decision This Month
Time is running out for the Biden EPA to decide on a summertime waiver for E15 sales this summer until a more permanent rule allowing those sales takes effect next year. The Renewable Fuels Association estimates E15
Hardy and Slaubaugh Elected to Wheat Commission Board
County and district elections for District 1 (southwest ND) and District 4 (central ND) are complete and two producers were elected to serve four-year terms on the North Dakota Wheat Commission (NDWC) board. Don Hardy, Beach, and
Nebraska Issues Restrictions Due to HPAI
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture is monitoring the direction of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza virus in dairy cattle. HPAI has been detected in lactating dairy cattle in Texas, New Mexico, Kansas, Michigan, and Idaho. At this
AEM Announces Second “Ag on the Mall” Event
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers will showcase the Future of Food and Farming in Washington, D.C., during the second Celebration of Modern Ag on the National Mall. On May 6-8, more than 20 AEM members will be
CHS Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Earnings
ST. PAUL, Minn., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — CHS Inc., the nation’s leading agribusiness cooperative, today released results for its second quarter ended Feb. 29, 2024. The company reported quarterly net income of $170.3 million and revenues of
USDA Makes $1.5 Billion Available to Help Farmers Advance Conservation and Climate-Smart Agriculture
MANKATO, Minn., April 3, 2024 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of an historic $1.5 billion in fiscal year 2024 to invest in partner-driven conservation and climate solutions through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program
National Sorghum Producers 2024 Yield Contest Open for Entry
LUBBOCK, Texas (April 3, 2024)—National Sorghum Producers will now accept entries for the 2024 National Sorghum Yield Contest. State and national winners are selected from contestants split into East and West regions for the Irrigated, Dryland No-Till
Farmers, Ethanol Industry Workers Call for Summertime E15 Waiver
Nearly 1,000 farmers, ethanol industry workers and other supporters from across the country sent a letter to President Biden today calling on his administration to take action to allow continued access to E15 throughout the upcoming summer driving season.
Twins Rally Past Brewers In Seventh
(Milwaukee, WI) — The Minnesota Twins scored five runs in the top of the seventh inning to earn a 7-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. The Twins trailed by two entering the inning