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SAF Has Great Potential, But Administration Needs to Get the Policy Right
Published April 30, 2024
Ethanol has carved out an important market for on-road fuel usage, but new opportunities are on the horizon with sustainable aviation fuel. According to Growth Energy Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Chris Bliley, SAF has the potential to be…Patience Needed
Published April 30, 2024
Turning cattle out to pastures too early will influence grass conditions later in the season. "Hold back as long as you can because if you nip the grass off now, you'll have stunted growth later on," said Dr. Gerald Stokka,…Colostrum Source Matters
Published April 30, 2024
For a healthy start, calves need to begin nursing soon after birth. "It's important that they get that colostrum to them within that first six hours and no later than 12 hours," explained Beth Doran, field beef specialist, Iowa State…NPPC Ready for Farm Bill
Published April 30, 2024
With the farm bill continuing to dominate discussions in D.C., National Pork Producers Council President Lori Stevermer says the NPPC is hard at work advocating on behalf of pork producers. "It's an important bill to us. The funding for the…H-2A Updated Rule Takes Effect in June
Published April 30, 2024
The Labor Department has announced changes to its H-2A program to provide more protections for agricultural workers. Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training Jose Javier Rodriguez said the new rule is mutually beneficial for farm workers and employers."Our investigation activity…Congressional Calendar Complicates Farm Bill Timeline
Published April 30, 2024
National Council of Farm Cooperatives President and CEO Chuck Conner has seen his share of farm bills and said this is the most partisan farm bill he has ever seen. Conner, who was the USDA Deputy Secretary during the George…Bipartisanship is a Farm Bill Must
Published April 30, 2024
With the hyper-partisan environment in Congress, it is difficult to find compromise on any piece of legislation. American Farm Bureau Federation Director of Government Affairs Joe Gilson says compromise is a must for the farm bill. "In the House Ag Committee,…CBO Budget Score is ‘the Hammer’ Needed for the Farm Bill
Published April 30, 2024
The math for the farm bill gets more complicated if something doesn’t happen in the month ahead. American Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Vice President Luther Markwart says Congress is now dealing with a budget baseline established in May of 2023. "If…Farm Bill: A Long and Arduous Process
Published April 30, 2024
National Association of Wheat Growers Vice President of Policy Jake Westlin remains hopeful about passing a farm bill this year. "As you get farther and farther into the calendar year, it gets more challenging. There's a path forward; it can…