Jun 03
Sixty-five state and national groups, including the National Corn Growers Association, sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick today calling on him to end countervailing duties placed on phosphate fertilizers imported from Morocco to ease the pain felt by farmers as fertilizers prices reach new highs. The announcement comes less than a week after Federal …
Jun 03
The policy panel at the World Pork Expo recently focused on strategic paths for the industry to secure policy victories at both the national and state levels. Pat Hord of Ohio, President-Elect of the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), highlighted several critical, unresolved issues facing pork producers. Key Trade and Animal Health Policies Among the …
Jun 03
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol today announced the implementation of forensic verification to establish a new Physical Assurance Program, implementing forensic isotopic analysis, to validate the origin of U.S. cotton. The program launched, following a successful pilot with Oritain, global leaders in forensic origin verification, will provide an additional layer of assurance through physical verification, strengthening supply chain integrity, confidence, and trust among its members. Key benefits include: …
Jun 03
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Deputy Administrator David Fotouhi announced the agency’s forward-looking Superfund Solutions initiative to accelerate cleanups of contaminated sites nationwide, including the more than 1,340 Superfund sites on the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL). Through this new long-term initiative, EPA will deploy gold-standard science, streamline decision-making and cut red tape, make swifter clean …
Jun 03
Weather continues to drive variability across the U.S. wheat crop. In the Southern Plains, recent rainfall has slowedHRW harvest while the drought conditions that persisted throughout the growing season has limited yield potential.SRW harvest is picking up in southern states under generally stable conditions, while conditions for the SW wheat cropin the Pacific Northwest remain …
Jun 03
Despite persistent drought and late-season weather conditions, the regional wheat crop is demonstrating remarkable resilience as the harvest progresses across Oklahoma. Producers are discovering that modern grain varieties are yielding surprising results, proving that strategic management and advanced genetics can mitigate severe environmental stress. Surprising Yields Across Oklahoma In a recent conversation, Bayer WestBred’s Lance …
Jun 03
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Director of the New World Screwworm Directorate Rear Admiral Michael Schmoyer and State Veterinarian for the Texas Animal Health Commission, Bud Dinges, who are working to correct misinformation and provide an update on the New World screwworm situation along the U.S.-Mexico border. …
Jun 03
Today, Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor delivered keynote remarks at the 42nd annual International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW), highlighting recent victories for America’s ethanol industry and outlining the path ahead for continued growth at home, overseas, and across new transportation markets. “Ethanol means American energy dominance. Ethanol means lower gas prices and affordability. …
Jun 03
The lack of vibrant green across western Oklahoma is becoming more apparent as the season progresses, leaving the landscape looking far less robust than it should for this time of year. State Climatologist Gary McManus noted the persistent struggle of the local plant life, highlighting that the vegetation remains pitiful across the western regions and …
Jun 03
In recent years, producers have faced repeated shocks to fertilizer markets because of events such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict and, more recently, the conflict involving Iran. These events have disrupted key markets affecting fertilizer and energy supplies, impacting trade routes and contributing to increased price volatility and supply uncertainty. However, the idea of discussing “fertilizer …
