Industry Disappointment with Lack of 45Z Clean Fuel Tax Credit Clarity
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Friday, long awaited guidance on tax credits that are key to the future of the U.S. sustainable aviation fuel industry were released and met with disappointment due to a lack of clarity. The
Deere Lays Off 75 Workers at Iowa Tractor Plant
(OTTUMWA, IA) — John Deere has laid off 75 workers at a manufacturing facility in Iowa. The job cuts are some of the first in 2025 after the company reduced its workforce by the thousands last year
USDA Releases WASDE, Quarterly Grain Stocks Report and More
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Cuts to 2024 corn and soybeans yields, lower than expected corn and soybean ending stocks and a rise in winter wheat acres were all found in the latest data release from USDA on Friday.
Mexican Border Expected to Reopen for Feeder Cattle
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) suspended imports of live cattle and bison from Mexico on November 22, 2024, following the discovery of New World screwworm (NWS) near Mexico’s southern border. This action was
“Short Term Guidance” on 45Z Expected Friday
****UPDATE: Guidance was released on Friday afternoon by the Biden administration. Check out our update story for more coverage on this story. https://americanagnetwork.com/2025/01/industry-disappointment-with-lack-of-45z-clean-fuel-tax-credit-clarity/ (WASHINGTON D.C.) — Long awaited clean fuel tax credit guidance is reportedly set to
Climate-Smart Alliance Enrolls 1,300 Farms
The Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture at Virginia Tech enrolled over 1,300 farms representing more than 202,000 acres. It’s the first year of a landmark project that incentivizes agricultural producers in four states to adopt climate-smart practices.
U.S. to Rebuild Bird Flu Vaccine Stockpile
The USDA will begin rebuilding its bird flu vaccine stockpile to make it match the current strain of the virus running through commercial flocks and wild birds. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the outbreak
NGFA Comments on East and Gulf Coast Port Labor Deal
ARLINGTON, Va. – The International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. released a joint statement yesterday announcing an agreement on a new six-year labor contract. The agreement must be ratified by both sides, but
Modern Ag Alliance Appoints New Executive Director To Lead Advocacy Efforts
St. Louis, Missouri – The Modern Ag Alliance today announced the appointment of Elizabeth Burns-Thompson as Executive Director. With extensive expertise in agricultural policy and advocacy, she will lead the organization’s efforts to advocate for science-based policies that
U.S.-Indonesia Dairy Partnership Empowers Farmers to Enhance Indonesian Dairy Sector
JAKARTA, INDONESIA – U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), a non-profit, independent organization focused on increasing the global demand for U.S. dairy products and ingredients, debuted its Training for Farmers Program this week in Bogor, Indonesia. The training marks a