Potential Railroad Merger Could Have Impacts on Agriculture
(FARGO, ND) — The largest and sixth largest Class I Railroads in the United States are reportedly in talks of a merger that would connect the East and West Coasts. The Wall Street Journal initially reported, with
SHIC, FFAR, and Pork Checkoff Fund 10 H5N1 Risk to Swine Projects to Address Emerging Disease Threat
Manhattan, KS – The Swine Health Information Center, in collaboration with the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research and the Pork Checkoff, has recently funded 10 projects addressing research priorities and topics within its H5N1 Risk to Swine Research Program.
NFU Celebrates Introduction of the Strengthening Local Food Security Act
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) proudly supports the Strengthening Local Food Security Act, introduced today by Senators Justice and Reed. This vital legislation establishes a federal program to fund state, tribal and territorial governments to purchase local
U.S.-Indonesia Trade Framework
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) released today a joint statement from the U.S. and Indonesian governments on a framework for negotiating an agreement on reciprocal trade. More details are also in this White House fact sheet. U.S.
House Agriculture Committee Passes Key Grain Inspection Bill with NGFA Priorities
ARLINGTON, Va., July 22, 2025 – The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) today commended the House Agriculture Committee for approving legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Grain Standards Act (USGSA), a foundational law that underpins the nation’s
New Report Sizes Up Solar Power’s Footprint On U.S. Farmland
July 22, 2025 – As the United States continues to reshape its energy portfolio, questions are mounting about the potential effects on agriculture. A new report by Agricultural Economic Insights (AEI.ag) outlines the total acreage that has
New Association Helps Farmers and Ranchers Navigate Renewable Energy Opportunities
GLEN ELLYN, Ill. (July 22, 2025) – As large-scale renewable energy reshapes the rural landscape, a new association is stepping forward to help farmers and ranchers navigate hosting these projects on their land. The Renewable Energy Farmers of America (REFA)
Senate Ag Committee Advances President’s USDA Nominees
WASHINGTON – Under the leadership of Chairman John Boozman (R-AR), the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry advanced two nominees for positions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The following nominees were favorably voted to
USDA Issues July Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook
The 2025 beef production forecast is lowered on the slower expected pace of cattle slaughter in the second half of the year. Beef production in 2026 is adjusted upward on greater anticipated marketings. 2025 slaughter steer prices
Rep. Flood Introduces the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Information Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressmen Mike Flood (NE-01) and Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02) announced that they introduced the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Information Act. This bill would direct the United States Energy Information Administration (EIA)