Category: Ag News

Jun 13

Secretary Rollins Supports EPA’s Record Setting Biofuels Blending Requirements

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins issued the following statement in support of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) highest ever volume requirements for American grown biofuels in the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS): “President Trump recognizes how important the Renewable Fuel Standard is for American corn and soybean farmers. This move by Administrator Zeldin is …

Jun 13

EPA Proposes New Renewable Fuel Standards to Strengthen U.S. Energy Security, Support Rural America, and Expand Production of Domestic Fuels

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a major step forward to strengthen American energy security and support American farmers by proposing Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volume requirements for 2026 and 2027. This action represents a critical and much-needed step in the evolution of this program. This is the 20th anniversary of the RFS program. …

Jun 13

NCGA Secures Improvements in Senate Ag Committee Reconciliation Plan

The president of the National Corn Growers Association released a statement today regarding the budget reconciliation legislation proposed by the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Corn growers were able to secure improvements compared to earlier versions of the legislation. “We are pleased to see that Chairman Boozman (R-Ark.) retained …

Jun 13

Secretary Rollins Applauds Executive Action to Bolster Wildfire Response

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum today joined President Donald J. Trump for the signing of Executive Order Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response, at the White House. The newly signed order directs federal agencies to consolidate and streamline federal wildland fire capabilities and enhance local response by …

Jun 13

Farm Bureau Welcomes President Trump’s Commitment to Farmworkers

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on President Trump’s commitment to preventing labor disruptions in the food supply. “We appreciate President Trump’s comments this afternoon recognizing the contributions of farmworkers who play a vital role in growing food across America, and committing to preserve the ability of farms to provide a safe …

Jun 13

Custom Harvesters Face Delays and Quality Concerns Amid Soggy Start to Season

“We’re probably about three or four days behind where we would like to be,” says Paul Paplow of US Custom Harvesters, describing the start to the 2025 harvest season. Recent excessive rainfall has created challenging conditions for harvesters, leading to delays and concerns about crop quality. Paplow’s operation is currently spread across several states, with …

Jun 13

R-CALF CEO Bill Bullard Details Fight for Independent Ranchers on M-COOL, Antitrust, and Market Competition

Bill Bullard, CEO of R-CALF USA, outlined the organization’s multifront battle to protect independent U.S. cattle producers, with Farm Director KC Sheperd, focusing on key legislative efforts, long-running litigation against meatpacking giants, and the core threat to the industry’s survival. Push for Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (M-COOL) A primary focus for R-CALF is the …

Jun 13

Bridging Disconnection: Community Program Participation and Perceived Impact Among U.S. Youth

Disconnected youth, individuals aged 16 to 24 who are not in school or working, have become a growing concern in the U.S. over the past two decades (Crockett & Zhang, 2023). Disconnection from both education and employment can lead to long-term consequences, including delayed life milestones, reduced productivity, and a weakened workforce. While disconnected youth …

Jun 13

ASA Meets With Administration to Discuss MAHA Report

ASA, the National Corn Growers Association, National Oilseed Processors Association, and National Grain and Feed Association met with the administration to discuss the MAHA report at the White House last Friday. This meeting was the first of several that the administration is hosting this month to satisfy stakeholder engagement requests from the food and agriculture …