North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue testified today in front of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry to underscore the importance of expanding domestic consumption of American agricultural products. “Family farmers are experiencing real economic pain. We need real solutions”, said Perdue. “We look forward to working with the Senate Agriculture Committee to expand domestic market opportunities, create new ones, and to ensure that all our …
Category: Ag News
Mar 11
From Satellites to Seeds: NASA Acres FIAT Bridging the Gap Between Space and the Soil
The relationship between space-age technology and the daily operations of a working farm is becoming increasingly intertwined. Through the NASA Acres Farm Innovation Ambassador Team (FIAT), the research model is undergoing a radical shift: moving away from studying agriculture about farmers to co-developing solutions with them. NASA Acres, a consortium focused on U.S. agriculture, utilizes …
Mar 11
Wednesday Preopening Market Update with Dave Lanning
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Mar 10
ASA President Testifies on Expanding Domestic Markets for U.S. Soy
American Soybean Association (ASA) President Scott Metzger, a soybean farmer from Williamsport, Ohio, testified today before the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry regarding the importance of strengthening domestic markets for U.S.-grown agricultural products. In his testimony, Metzger emphasized that expanding domestic demand is critical for American soybean farmers who are facing declining commodity …
Mar 10
AFBF President Testifies Before Senate Agriculture Committee
Verbal Testimony as Prepared for Zippy Duvall President, American Farm Bureau Federation to the United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry “Increasing Domestic Consumption of U.S.-Grown Agricultural Products” March 10, 2026 Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Klobuchar, and Members of the Senate Agriculture Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify before you on this …
Mar 10
USDA Announces New Funding to Connect Farmers to Local Markets
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it has awarded over $26.8 million to grant projects through the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP). The program helps local and regional food entities develop, coordinate, and expand producer-to-consumer marketing, local and regional food markets, and local food enterprises. LAMP includes the Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP), Local Food …
Mar 10
Fuel Retailers Call on Congress to Restore Biodiesel Tax Credit
Ahead of today’s Senate Agriculture Committee Hearing examining the need to increase domestic production and consumption of U.S. agricultural products, fuel retailers reminded lawmakers that the transition away from the Biodiesel Blenders’ Tax Credit to the ‘45Z’ Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit is stifling demand for renewable fuels made from corn and soybeans, leading to …
Mar 10
Angus Foundation Introduces New Vo‑Tech Scholarship for 2026
The Angus Foundation is expanding its commitment to supporting the next generation of the beef industry with the launch of its new Vo‑Tech Scholarship, available beginning with the 2026 application season. This scholarship is designed to support students who are actively involved in the Angus breed that are pursuing vocational and technical education that leads …
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