Feb 03
In this episode, Dr. Krishona Martinson shares her personal story of changing her mind about how big a deal slobbers really is. An unseen mold in legumes can cause big headaches, and owners need to be aware of risks, and how to manage properly to reduce the chance that your horse can be severely affected. …
Feb 03
The National Milk Producers Federation and U.S. Dairy Export Council today commended USDA’s Food for Peace funding allocations for fiscal year 2025 that include support for Ready-to-Use Supplementary Foods that incorporate milk powders. The announcements follow a USDEC and NMPF request for continued support for the program used to treat malnutrition globally. Statement from Gregg Doud, President …
Feb 03
Gov. Kevin Stitt kicked off the second general session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature with his final State of the State address Monday, Feb. 2, at the state Capitol in Oklahoma City. In his eighth address to the legislature and the people of Oklahoma, Stitt recounted his administration’s efforts throughout his two terms as governor and …
Feb 03
On January 31st, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of State welcomed a new commitment between the United States and Mexico that strengthens implementation of the 1944 Water Treaty, providing greater certainty for farmers, ranchers, and producers in South Texas who rely on consistent water deliveries from the Rio Grande. This announcement …
Feb 03
Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, today welcomed proposed rulemaking from the U.S. Treasury and U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on the Section 45Z clean fuel production tax credit. The credit was enhanced and extended by the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) last summer, and Treasury’s proposed rule outlines eligibility requirements for farmers and biofuel …
Feb 03
As part of the Trump Administration’s efforts to expand American agricultural exports, Luke J. Lindberg, Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, announced that USDA is expanding financing options under the Export Credit Guarantee Program, known as GSM-102. Under the new policy, USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service will offer …
Feb 03
National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) CEO Sam Kieffer issued the following statement in response to USDA’s announcement that it intends to purchase 211,000 metric tons of U.S.-grown commodities with the Food for Peace program, including 31,000 metric tons of wheat. “NAWG applauds USDA’s intent to purchase U.S. commodities for international food aid. U.S.-grown wheat …
Feb 03
Today, the American Soybean Association (ASA) and National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) applauded the U.S. Department of the Treasury for releasing updated proposed guidance which implements critical improvements to the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, including changes that support domestic feedstocks like U.S. soybeans, following congressional amendments enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful …
Feb 03
Today, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a new agreement with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to deliver up to $452 million in assistance under the Food for Peace (FFP) program. An interagency agreement signed in December between USDA and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) authorized USDA to carry …
Feb 03
Today, Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg announced USDA intends to enter into an agreement with the UN World Food Programme (WFP) to deliver up to $452 million in fiscal year (FY) 2025 Food for Peace assistance. The funding will help U.S. producers move American-grown food to people in need around the world, …
