EPA Grants RFS Exemptions, USDA Introduces New Rancher Intiative

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The Environmental Protection Agency has granted 1.76 billion gallons of exemptions from the 2025 Renewable Fuel Standard. EPA plans to reallocate these volumes to 2026 and 2027 obligations, effectively neutralizing the impact.

Meanwhile, the USDA's Ranchers First Initiative introduces a new insurance option for ranchers to retain heifers for breeding, expands disaster assistance, supports small beef processors, and prioritizes American beef in federal procurement.

Cow Burp Methane and USDA's Conservation and Climate Solutions

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California dairy farms who figured out how to reduce greenhouse gases emitted by cow manure must now figure out how to tackle methane from the cow’s burps, and USDA announces the availability of $1.5 billion for conservation and climate solutions.

Cow Burp Methane and USDA's Conservation and Climate Solutions

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California dairy farms who figured out how to reduce greenhouse gases emitted by cow manure must now figure out how to tackle methane from the cow’s burps, and USDA announces the availability of $1.5 billion for conservation and climate solutions.

GCC and GPC Research Funding and USDA's Conservation and Climate Solutions

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The Georgia Cotton Commission and the Georgia Peanut Commission approved nearly $1.5 million in research funding at their respective March board meetings, and USDA announces the availability of $1.5 billion for conservation and climate solutions.

ESA Working Group Launched and US Economy Strong Despite Worries

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US Representative Dan Newhouse, the Congressional Western Caucus, and the House Committee on Natural Resources have launched the Endangered Species Act Working Group, and U.S. Economy strengthens despite lingering inflationary pressures and other headwinds.

and US Economy Strong Despite Worries

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Cotton projections for July-August increase, and U.S. Economy strengthens despite lingering inflationary pressures and other headwinds.

Vilsack on Port of Oakland and Cattle Numbers Down

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Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack plans to increase capacity at California's Port of Oakland to improve shipping capacity for ag producers.

Supply Chain Challenges Ag Sector and Beef & Pork Exports on Record Pace

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Supply chain issues are proving to be a big challenge for the ag sector, and beef and pork exports are on record pace this year.

Florida's Home Field AGvantage and Hennebelle Georgia State Veterinarian

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Florida Farm Bureau to celebrate Home Field AGvantage this fall with two premier Ag Day events, and Dr. Janemarie Hennebelle appointed new Georgia State Veterinarian.

Fish Eating Fish and Potato Sales Catch Up

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Study in California finds protected salmon being eaten by predator fish, and potato sales catch up to pre-pandemic levels.

Univ. Florida-Australia Collaboration and Potato Sales Catch Up

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University of Florida and Australian group collaborating on research in vanilla, mangoes and passionfruit, and potato sales catching up with pre-pandemic levels.

China Corn Imports Soar and U.S. Beef Exports to South Africa

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Corn imports to China soar, and U.S. beef exports to Sub-Saharan Africa set new record in 2020.

California Almonds Progress and NCBA Applauds USMCA

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California almonds progress towards good looking harvest season, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association applauds implementation of USMCA.

Beef Ban in NYC Schools and Biofuel Exemption Changes

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NY City Council bans processed meats a day after scientists say beef and pork may not be so bad for us, and changes expected for RFS blending requirements.

Net Farm Income Higher and Sustainable Farmers

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USDA numbers show Net Farm Income higher than expected, and Sustainable is the new buzz-word "we" want farmers to attain.

Mexico Tariff Retaliation and Trade Negotiations with China

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Mexico quickly retaliates against U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs, and Trade Talks Tense between U.S. and China.

Net Farm Income Down and Farm Bill Growing on Hard-Line GOP

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USDA predicts Net Farm Income will be down for fourth time in five years, and Farm Bill becoming more attractive to hard-line conservatives.

Ag Suicide Bill and USDA Farm Tariff Protection

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Bipartisan support for bill to help combat farmer suicides, and USDA searching for ways to protect farmers from tariff threats.

More on High Cost of Fuel

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More today with Sen. Cantwell on the high cost of fuel.

Gas Price Hearing

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Senator Cantwell is asking for answers to high gas prices on the west coast.