Farm Groups Pushing for CR with Farm Assistance; Congress Facing Government Shutdown
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — As farm groups urge Congress to pass a continuing resolution to keep the government funded, that includes economic and disaster aid for farmers, it now appears that the original CR deal may be in
Study Shows Fertilizer’s Economic Impact
The Fertilizer Institute released the 2024 Fertilizer Industry Economic Impact Study, highlighting the importance and economic contributions of the U.S. fertilizer industry on national, state, and local economies. The study also underscores the global nature of fertilizer
Wisconsin Reports Human H5N1 Infection; More Cases in Poultry
(BARRON COUNTY, WI) — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has detected the first presumptive positive human case of H5N1 infection. The human case follows an infected flock of commercial poultry identified in Barron County, Wisconsin, where
First Severe Bird Flu Case in U.S. Confirmed in Louisiana, Linked to Backyard Poultry
On Wednesday morning, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the first severe case of bird flu in the United States. The patient, currently hospitalized in Louisiana, is infected with a strain of the virus
More Raw California Milk Recalled, Bird Flu Strains Spread
California state agricultural officials have issued a recall of raw milk from Valley Milk Simply Bottled, a Central Valley dairy, after tests detected the presence of the avian influenza virus, commonly known as bird flu, in a
USDA Invests in Domestic Fertilizer Production
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack says his agency is making domestic fertilizer production investments in nine states to increase competition, lower fertilizer costs for American farmers, and lower food costs for U.S. consumers. “When we invest in domestic
Chairman Thompson Announces Republican Agriculture Committee Roster for 119th Congress
WASHINGTON, DC — On Tuesday, the House Republican Steering Committee selected the Republican members who will serve on the House Committee on Agriculture for the 119th Congress. Following the announcement, Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement: “I’m
Americans Could Save $250 Million Filling Up with Unleaded 88 This Holiday Season
WASHINGTON, D.C.—AAA projected last week that 107 million Americans will travel by car for the holidays this year. Based on this data, Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, estimates that U.S. consumers could collectively save up to