The U.S. Senate today confirmed the nomination of Lee Zeldin to become administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. In response to this development, Illinois farmer and National Corn Growers Association President Kenneth Hartman Jr. released the following statement: “We want to congratulate Administrator Zeldin for being confirmed by the Senate to lead EPA. We look …
Category: Ag News
Jan 29
NCBA Congratulates Lee Zeldin on Confirmation as EPA Administrator
Today, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane issued a statement congratulating Lee Zeldin on his confirmation as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): “For too long, the EPA has stood for ‘Ending Production Agriculture.’ Under Administrator Zeldin, we look forward to an EPA that acknowledges the conservation efforts …
Jan 29
Growth Energy Welcomes New EPA Chief
Today, Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor released the following statement as the U.S. Senate approved the nomination of former U.S. Rep. Lee M. Zeldin as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The vote followed a robust dialogue with Senate biofuel champions and an encouraging confirmation hearing, during which Congressman Zeldin committed to implementing President …
Jan 29
Fetgatter Thankful for Clarity over Federal Funding Freeze
House Tribal and External Affairs Leader Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, today expressed thanks to the Trump Administration for clarifying the freeze on federal grant and loan funding. In a White House press briefing today, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the U.S. Office of Management and Budget memo implementing the freeze on Tuesday had been rescinded ensuring the …
Jan 29
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Sets its Federal Policy Focus for 2025
NASDA’s members-led Board of Directors chose five issues to serve as the organization’s primary policy focus for 2025. They include the farm bill, food systems, pesticide regulations, PFAS and state cooperative agreement funding. NASDA CEO Ted McKinney remarked on the significance of these issues for 2025. “NASDA members have specified these areas as necessary to work on to best support farmers, ranchers …
Jan 29
Seasonal Shifts in Beef Item Demand
The past two weeks have brought about further escalation of record-high January fed cattle prices. In the five-area reporting regions Nebraska and Iowa/Minnesota were, once again, the highlights with last week averages just over $210/cwt. These regions also reported the bulk of the negotiated fed cattle trade volume. Kansas feedyards sold just near 7,500 head …
Jan 29
2025 Angus Foundation Scholarship Applications Open February 1
Youth can apply for Angus Foundation scholarships until May 1. Since 1998, the Angus Foundation has championed the success of Angus youth by investing in their education. In the past 27 years, the Foundation has awarded more than $4.9 million in scholarships including $388,500 in 2024 alone. These scholarships help support students in their educational …
Jan 29
OSU Agriculture names Sarkeys Distinguished Professor Award Recipient
Oklahoma State University’s Craig Edwards has been named a recipient of the 2024 Sarkeys Distinguished Professor Award by OSU Agriculture. The Sarkeys Foundation created the Sarkeys Award in 1980 in honor of Elmo Baumann, an agronomist who worked with the foundation following his retirement from OSU. The annual award recognizes those with outstanding contributions to the agricultural industry …
Jan 29
Fertilizer Prices Continue Mostly Higher
According to DTN Retail fertilizer prices continue to be slightly higher than a month ago, according to sellers tracked by DTN for the third full week of January 2025. This marks the fifth consecutive week most prices have been higher. Six fertilizer prices are higher while two are lower. As has been the case in …
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