Category: Ag News
Apr 29
EPA Announces $80 Million in Funding to Protect Waterways from Sewage Overflows
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $80 million through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. These grants will strengthen systems that safely capture and manage stormwater to help prevent contaminants, including untreated sewage, from polluting nearby waterways. The …
Apr 29
Members of Congress Seek Removal of Phosphate Duties
A bill that would remove countervailing duties from phosphate fertilizer imports from Morocco was introduced today in the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. Sen. Marshall (R-Kan.) sponsored the legislation, entitled the Lowering Input Costs for American Farmers Act, and it is co-sponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Joni Ernst …
Apr 29
U.S. Farm Economy Faces Critical Challenges Ahead of Farm Bill Vote
The U.S. farm economy is currently navigating a period of significant strain as producers across the country face a combination of falling commodity prices and record-high input costs. In a recent conversation with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Ryan Yates, Managing Director of Government Affairs for the American Farm Bureau, highlighted the urgent concerns farmers are …
Apr 29
Alan Tank at Washington Watch: Building the Bipartisan Bridge for the 2026 Farm Bill
In the high-stakes environment of the nation’s capital, Alan Tank, a veteran ag and food entrepreneur, investor, and farmer, is sounding a call for strategic unity. Speaking at Washington Watch, Tank provided a deep-dive analysis into the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), emphasizing that the road to a final signature …
Apr 29
GT Thompson Discusses Farm Bill, E15, Farmer Aid and USMCA During Washington Update
Farm policy debates are reaching a critical stage in Washington, and House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson says the 2026 Farm Bill is moving through one of the busiest legislative weeks of the year. Speaking with farm broadcasters, Thompson outlined where the bill stands, addressed key amendment fights, and discussed issues ranging from E15 …
Apr 29
Dairy Management Inc. Board Launches Search for New CEO
Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) today announced the formal launch of its search for a new president and chief executive officer, following the announced planned retirement of CEO Barbara O’Brien later this year. The DMI Board of Directors has engaged ZRG Partners, a top ten global talent advisory firm, to support a comprehensive and inclusive search …
Apr 29
NCBA’s Sigrid Johannes Warns Against Regulatory Patchwork as New World Screwworm Moves North
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from farm director KC Shepards ‘ conversation this week at Washington Watch with the Executive Director of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Sigrid Johannes, who says the cattle industry must stay focused on preparation and coordination as concerns grow …
Apr 29
Farm Bill 2.0: Navigating the Future of Agricultural Credit with Farm Credit
The agricultural landscape is reaching a critical turning point as producers across the country await the passage of Farm Bill 2.0, a legislative package designed to modernize financial tools for the next generation of farmers. In a recent conversation, Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Christy Seyfert, President and CEO of the Farm Credit …
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