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Supreme Court ruling won't force farmers, others to file BOI reports
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Thursday will not immediately force millions of businesses to now file Beneficial Ownership Information reports, according to U.S. Treasury officials.
The cattle industry continues to look for answers about supplies
In less than a week, the cattle industry will get a lot of much-needed data about the state of the U.S. cattle herd.
Governor Walz announces 2025 infrastructure pla
Governor Tim Walz today announced his 2025 infrastructure plan at the Rapidan Dam in Mankato.
Illinois EQIP 2025 application deadline established
Illinois agricultural and forestry producers who want to address or improve natural resources are encouraged to sign up for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program or EQIP.
MDARD launches new farm-to-family grant program
Michigan's first-ever grant program aimed at strengthening the state's middle-of-the-supply-chain agri-food systems is now open, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Tim Boring announced this week.
Review of phase one deal encouraged before new tariffs
The CEO of the U.S. Soybean Export Council says he hopes the Trump administration reviews the phase one trade agreement with China before implementing any tariffs.
Cargill agrees to pay $32.5 million to settle price-fixing case over turkeys
Cargill Inc. has reached a $32.5 million settlement in a broad class-action lawsuit over price-fixing in turkey production.
10 ways to manage high input costs in 2025
University of Missouri Extension agronomist Wayne Flanary says 2025 likely will be a year when corn producers need to batten down the hatches to offset low sale prices and high input costs.
Syngenta Group: Five key trends in artificial intelligence that will revolutionize agriculture in 2025
At the World Economic Forum (WEF), Jeff Rowe, CEO of Syngenta Group, presented the five key trends in AI that will define agriculture in 2025.
Juergens named president of Iowa Pork Producers Association
Carroll County pig farmer Aaron Juergens has been named the new president of the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA).
Trump eyes February 1st to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico
President Trump plans to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico by the beginning of next month.
RFA thanks Senators for reintroducing bipartisan bill promoting ethanol for SAF
The Renewable Fuels Association thanked Sens. Jerry Moran (R-KS), Chuck Grassley (R-IA) Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) for the reintroduction in the Senate of the Farm to Fly Act.
Most retail fertilizer prices move higher in second week of January
Most average retail fertilizer prices were higher than last month during the second week of January 2025, according to sellers surveyed by DTN.
Growth Energy to EPA: Cellulosic waiver runs counter to RFS goals
Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, submitted a comment to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to EPA’s proposal to partially waive the 2024 cellulosic biofuel volume requirement under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).
Gov. Noem announces plan to Keep Farmers Farming
In her State of the State Address, Governor Kristi Noem announced a plan to keep farmers farming in South Dakota. This plan features an agreement between the State of South Dakota, the South Dakota Ag Foundation, and First Dakota National Bank to transfer First Dakota’s Keep Farmers Farming program to the South Dakota Ag Foundation.
Trump says a "Golden Age" is beginning as he seeks to peel back the last four years
Vowing that America's "Golden Age has just begun," President Donald J. Trump reclaimed the Oval Office with a speech highlighting the failures of his predecessor and pressing to reverse many of the policies of now former President Joe Biden.
RFA thanks President Trump for supporting summer E15, continues push for legislation
In his Monday executive order declaring a national energy emergency, President Donald Trump stated that the EPA administrator, “after consultation with, and concurrence by, the Secretary of Energy, shall consider issuing emergency fuel waivers to allow the year-round sale of E15 gasoline to meet any projected temporary shortfalls in the supply of gasoline across the Nation.”
ASA congratulates Fordyce, Hoskins, Lindberg on nominations to USDA posts
The American Soybean Association applauds the nominations of Richard Fordyce to serve as the Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC), Dudley Hoskins to serve as the USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP) and Luke Lindberg to serve as the Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs (TFAA).
Smithfield Foods announces launch of initial public offering
Smithfield Foods, Inc. (the "Company"), an American food company and an industry leader in value-added packaged meats and fresh pork, today announced that the Company has commenced the roadshow for an underwritten initial public offering of 34,800,000 shares of its common stock.
Biodiesel plants shutdown across Iowa
The head of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association says several biodiesel plants have idled across the state.
Zeldin promises reviews and collaboration if appointed head of EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Nominee pledged to work collaboratively and transparently with Congress as part of his confirmation hearing Thursday.
DelBene, Beyer introduce legislation to block President from imposing unchecked tariffs
Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Don Beyer (VA-08) led 11 House members in introducing the Prevent Tariff Abuse Act, legislation to stop the President of the United States from imposing import tariffs under the guise of a national emergency without Congressional approval.
USDA issues final decision on amendments to eleven federal milk marketing orders
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) issued a final decision on its website proposing to amend the uniform pricing formulas applicable in all 11 Federal milk marketing orders (FMMOs).
Hundreds of ag groups write senators backing Ag Secretary nominee Brooke Rollins
On Wednesday, 427 national and state agricultural groups and agribusinesses sent a letter to leaders of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee supporting Brooke Rollins' nomination as Agriculture secretary and calling on the committee and entire Senate to "promptly confirm" her for the Cabinet post.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza detected in Wayne County flock
Following an investigation by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has detected the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a backyard flock from Wayne County.
USDA publishes interim rule for crops used as biofuel feedstocks
The USDA has released an interim rule that will help farmers connect climate-smart agriculture practices with the reductions in the carbon footprint of biofuels.
Weather outlook through summer 2025 sees La Nina losing influence during spring
This year is tough on long-range forecasters looking at the heart of the 2025 growing season in the United States.
FTC, states sue Deere & Company to protect farmers from unfair corporate tactics, high repair costs
The Federal Trade Commission Wednesday, along with the Illinois and Minnesota Attorneys General, sued agricultural equipment manufacturer Deere & Company (Deere) over its use of unfair practices that have driven up equipment repair costs for farmers while also depriving farmers of the ability to make timely repairs on critical farming equipment, including tractors.