Today, the Senate passed three Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions disapproving California’s vehicle emission waivers that will now move to President Donald J. Trump’s desk for signature. Congressional disapproval of California’s electric vehicle (EV) mandates is another step toward ending the EV mandate on all Americans. Once President Trump signs these CRA resolutions into law, …
Category: Ag News
May 22
AFIA Applauds Senate Introduction of Innovative FEED Act
The American Feed Industry (AFIA) commends Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., and Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisc., Jerry Moran, R-Kan., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Angus King, I-Maine, and Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, for introducing the Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development (Innovative FEED) Act in the Senate. This bipartisan bill, a companion to H.R. 2203 introduced in the U.S. House on …
May 22
Multiple Ag Groups Respond to MAHA Commission Report Released Today
American Farm Bureau Federation American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on a White House report issued by the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission. “It is deeply troubling for the White House to endorse a report that sows seeds of doubt and fear about our food system and farming practices, then attempts …
May 22
Trade Uncertainty is Depressing New-Crop Sales
Key Points Introduction The trade outlook for grains and oilseeds remains clouded by ongoing trade policy uncertainty. On April 2, President Trump announced new “reciprocal” tariffs on imports from virtually every country except on products that fall under the U.S.-Canada-Mexico Trade Agreement. The reciprocal tariffs were later paused for 90 days and replaced with a …
May 22
Administrator Zeldin Releases Statement on Make America Healthy Again Commission Report
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin released the following statement on the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission report: “America’s childhood chronic disease crisis will be solved through innovation. At EPA, we will do our part to protect human health and the environment while fulfilling all of our statutory obligations to safely regulate …
May 22
Secretary Rollins Applauds President Trump’s Leadership to Make America Healthy Again
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today joined President Donald J. Trump in releasing the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission Report at the White House. The report is a call to evaluate the many reasons American families, particularly children, face high rates of chronic health issues, and it encourages additional research and education …
May 22
National Oilseed Processors Association Defends Seed Oils Amidst Misinformation
Farm Director KC Sheperd recently connected with Devin Mogler, President and CEO of the National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA), to discuss the organization’s role in the agricultural sector and address recent concerns surrounding seed oils. Mogler began by outlining the significant reach of NOPA. “We represent 95% of all the oil seeds processed in the …
May 22
New Study Shows Clean Fuels Industry Contributes $42.4 Billion to U.S. Economy
A new study commissioned by Clean Fuels Alliance America shows the U.S. biomass-based diesel industry generated $42.4 billion in economic activity in 2024, supported 107,400 jobs and paid $6 billion in annual wages. The study, “Economic Impact of Biodiesel on the U.S. Economy 2024,” was conducted by GlobalData using actual 2024 data, including 5 billion gallons of …
May 22
NACD Announces $17.5 Million in Outreach and Technical Assistance Grants for 161 Conservation Districts
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) announced today the award of $17.5 million in Outreach and Technical Assistance grants to 161 conservation districts in 45 states and territories. In partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the NACD Outreach and Technical Assistance Grant Program advances the adoption of …
May 22
NFIB Launches New State-Specific Tools to Highlight Benefits of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction in Oklahoma
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, has released two new digital tools to help small business owners, policymakers, and the public in Oklahoma understand the significant economic impact of the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction and what’s at stake if Congress fails to make it permanent. The new tools …
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