EPA Releases Updated Insecticide Strategy to Protect Endangered Species
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — The Environmental Protection Agency released its final Insecticide Strategy that identifies practical protections for federally endangered and threatened species from the use of insecticides. At the same time, it also provides flexibility for pesticide
Mexico Poised to Become Top Destination for US Agricultural Exports
(DENVER, CO) —U.S. food and agricultural exports to Mexico have surged 65% over the past four years, making it the fastest growing export market for a host of American agricultural commodities and products. Mexico’s growth as a
NGFA, Other Leading Agricultural Groups Urging Congressional Action on Surface Transportation Reauthorization
(ARLINGTON, Va.) — The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) has joined with 38 other leading agricultural organizations in a unified call to Congress to prioritize the reauthorization of the nation’s surface transportation programs. In a letter sent
Rural Mainstreet Index Stays Below Growth Neutral
(OMAHA, NE) — The overall Rural Mainstreet Index fell below growth neutral for the 18th time in the past 19 months in March. When comparing 2025 farm income against 2024 farm income, only 3.7 percent of bankers
Corn Groups Ask Ford to Stand with Rural America
Over 20 state corn organizations and the National Corn Growers Association are formally calling on Ford Motor Company to reinstate its production of Flex Fuel Vehicles and reengage in advancing renewable fuel technologies that support rural America.
China: U.S. Reaching Out For Trade Talks
(Washington, DC) — A report says the U.S. has been actively reaching out to China to start trade negotiations. That’s according to Chinese state media. It comes as President Donald Trump has said talks are already underway,
Growers Invited to Enter 2025 NSP Yield Contest
LUBBOCK, TX. (April 30, 2025) — The National Sorghum Producers is now accepting entries for the 2025 National Sorghum Yield Contest. State and national winners will be selected from contestants in East and West regions across the Irrigated, Dryland