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New Tailpipe Emmissions Standards Leave Out Ethanol
Line on Agriculture
The Renewable Fuels Association says that there is not enough infrastructure in place to accommodate new tailpipe emissions standards and should have included ethanol as part of the Biden Administration's reduction goals.
Agave Plant Study and Foreign Influence on American Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
Researchers at the UC-Davis are studying agave plants as a potential drought-tolerant option for California farmers, and the House Agriculture Committee held a hearing over concerns of foreign influence on American agriculture.
2024 Flavor of Georgia Contest and Foreign Influence on American Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
A panel of judges selected 36 finalists for the 2024 Flavor of Georgia food contest, and the House Agriculture Committee held a hearing over concerns of foreign influence on American agriculture.
Urban Ag Grant Applications and El Niño to La Niña Year
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is accepting grant applications to support urban agriculture and innovative production, and the 2024 growing season is expected to see a transition from El Niño to La Niña in late summer through early fall.
Small Farmers Struggle and Stabenow on Farm Bill
The Agribusiness Update
Small-scale farmers continue to struggle to stay in business, and Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow says she’ll push a new farm bill into the future rather than strike a deal with Republicans.
Florida Water Restrictions and Stabenow on Farm Bill
The Agribusiness Update
Half of Florida residents don’t know about local water restrictions, according to the latest University of Florida study, and Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow says she’ll push a new farm bill into the future rather than strike a deal with Republicans.
Agriculture's Rank in Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Southeast Regional Ag News
According to the latest data from the USDA’s Economic Research Service, farming activities in the United States accounted for some 10.6% of greenhouse gas emissions in 2021.
Renewable Fuels Association Happy with Tax Credit Model for SAF
Line on Agriculture
After a long wait, Sustainable Aviation Fueld Producers have information on how tax credits will be calculated and issued.
Food Companies Wanting Farm-Level Data
Farm of the Future
Food companies looking to reduce their carbon footprint need to account for their scope 3 emissions at the farm level.
Climate Smart Livestock Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The livestock industry, both beef and dairy, get a lot of fingers pointed their direction for their contribution to environmental damage and climate change.
Climate Smart Livestock Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The livestock industry, both beef and dairy, get a lot of fingers pointed their direction for their contribution to environmental damage and climate change.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack is telling biofuel companies that this is a “make or break moment” and the time is now to make the case for Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack is telling biofuel companies that this is a “make or break moment” and the time is now to make the case for Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
National Farmers Union Pushes for Change in EPA Tailpipe Emissions Proposal
Line on Agriculture
National Farmers Union, Senior Adviser, Ann Steckel
Climate Smart Ag Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The livestock industry gets a lot of fingers pointed their direction for their contribution to environmental damage and climate change, but Cargill Animal Nutrition's Leo Gondim says far more is being done to address that than most people know.
Climate Smart Ag Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The livestock industry gets a lot of fingers pointed their direction for their contribution to environmental damage and climate change, but Cargill Animal Nutrition's Leo Gondim says far more is being done to address that than most people know.
A "Messy Middle" for Agriculture Truckers and Shippers
Line on Agriculture
Executive Director of the North America Council of Freight Mike Roeth
Part 2: Growth Energy Weighs in On Tailpipe Emissions Reduction Efforts
Line on Agriculture
Growth Energy General Counsel, Joe Kakesh
Part 1: Growth Energy Assisting in Renewable Fuel Credit Policy Development
Line on Agriculture
Growth Energy General Counsel, Joe Kakesh
Whole Milk For Healthy Kids Act and U.S. Cheese Exports Strong
The Agribusiness Update
The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023 passes out of committee that highlights milk's health benefits and nutrients to young Americans, and the U.S. exported more than 450,000 metric tons of cheese in 2022, valued at approximately $2.3 billion.