Category: Ag News
Jul 03
Ag Groups and Lawmakers Comment on Big Beautiful Bill
Growth Energy Applauds Big Beautiful 45Z Extension Growth Energy, the nation’s leading biofuel trade association, hailed final passage of the President’s ‘Big Beautiful’ budget reconciliation bill, which extends the 45Z tax credit for clean fuel production. “The president wants to go big on American energy dominance, and this legislation delivers,” said Emily Skor, CEO of …
Jul 03
Teamsters Ratify Contract at Tyson
– Teamsters Local 577 members at Tyson Foods of Amarillo voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new four-year collective bargaining agreement that raises wages and expands benefits. “This victory is what Texas Teamsters are all about — coming together as one so we can fight for a better life for ourselves and our families,” said Al …
Jul 03
House Votes to Approve Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) released the following statement following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill: “The One Big Beautiful Bill is a game-changer for America. “This historic legislation delivers the largest tax cut in American history, providing direct relief to working families and boosting take-home pay. It slashes wasteful …
Jul 03
July is National Grilling Month! 🍔
Cleaning your grill is a crucial step toward food safety. A quick brush before and after each use can prevent residue buildup! No need to fear: The pink juice coming from your steak isn’t blood, it’s a protein called myoglobin! Food safety starts with reaching the correct internal temperature. Next time you fire up the …
Jul 03
From Kansas to Oklahoma: Soil Health Bus Tour Showcases Resilient Farms and Innovative Grazing
Farm Director KC Sheperd spoke with Aaron Sawyer, Director of No-Till on the Plains, who discussed the group’s recent “soil health bus tour,” which began in Kansas and ventured into Oklahoma. “We left Kansas yesterday morning and met, met our Oklahoma friends,” Sawyer said, sharing that they visited Tom Cannon’s farm to explore “crop diversity …
Jul 03
Secretary Rollins Announces New Slate of Presidential Appointments to USDA
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the latest slate of presidential appointments, bringing new leadership to key roles within the Department. These appointees have been selected to implement President Trump’s America First agenda at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), ensuring the needs of America’s farmers, ranchers, and producers remain a top priority. “USDA …
Jul 03
Limousin & Lim-Flex Bring the Heat to Perry for the 2025 NJLSC!
The cattle show began on Tuesday, June 24 with Tyler Bush evaluating the Steers, Lim-Flex Cow/Calf Pairs, Limousin Cow/Calf Pairs, Bred & Owned Lim-Flex Females, Bred & Owned Limousin Females, Bred & Owned Lim-Flex Bulls, Bred & Owned Limousin Bulls. The morning began with the Prospect Steer Show. The Grand Champion Prospect Steer, PC MATER 450M, …
Jul 03
OP ED: Too Early to Resume Mexican Cattle Imports from Bill Bullard, R-Calf CEO
R-CALF USA supports Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, and we want to continue supporting her. Within just months of her confirmation, she took decisive action to end the nightmarish criminal charges the U.S. Department of Agriculture had leveled against the Maude family in South Dakota, and she closed the Mexican border to cattle, bison, and equine …
Jul 03
Engelbert Strauss Elevates Sustainable Sourcing Through U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Membership
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has today announced that Engelbert Strauss, a leading brand for workwear and protective clothing, is the latest member to join the program. This membership underscores STRAUSS’ commitment to responsiblesourcing and highlights the growing importance of supply chain transparency for brands worldwide, particularly within the workwear sector. By integrating the Trust …
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