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Will the Farm Bill Get Done in 2023? DC Ag Leaders Weigh In
D.C. ag leaders are getting a bit more specific about timing of the next farm bill. “In terms of votes, I suspect we’re looking at the summer, end of spring, somewhere towards the beginning of summer,” says Congressman Glenn GT Thompson, chairman of the House Ag...
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Will the Farm Bill Get Done in 2023? DC Ag Leaders Weigh In
D.C. ag leaders are getting a bit more specific about timing of the next farm bill. “In terms of votes, I suspect we’re looking at the summer, end of spring, somewhere towards the beginning of summer,” says Congressman Glenn GT Thompson, chairman of the House Ag...
How Soybeans are Used by SYNLawn to Create Artificial Turf
The soybeans grown in Indiana and across the country are being used for more than just food and fuel. They’re also being used by a company called SYNLawn®. “It's short for ‘synthetic lawn’, and we are very pleased to have soy on the back of the turf,” says Rob...
Biden Asked to Intervene in West Coast Port Labor Talks
A large coalition of agriculture and business groups asked President Joe Biden to intervene in the west coast port labor negotiations. In a letter signed by the groups, including the American Farm Bureau Federation, they say, “It is imperative that the...
Purdue’s College of Agriculture Rises to Number Three in US, Number Five in World Rankings
Purdue University’s College of Agriculture has climbed to become the No. 3 college of agriculture in North America and No. 5 in the world in the 2023 QS World University Rankings. Purdue Agriculture was previously identified as No. 4 in North America, and No. 8 in...
Congress, Courts Showing Displeasure with WOTUS
A federal judge ruled against the new WOTUS rule last week and Congress is working its way toward disapproving the rule. Courtney Briggs, American Farm Bureau Federation Senior Government Affairs Director, says Congress is exercising its authority under the...
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Legislation for Year-Round E15 Sales Reintroduced in US House, Senate
Lawmakers in the U.S. House and Senate have reintroduced legislation that would allow for the year-round, nationwide sale of E15. The bill would extend the Reid vapor pressure (RVP) volatility waiver to ethanol blends above 10 percent to allow for the year-round,...
Co-Alliance Announces $45 Million in Patronage Will be Paid Back to its Farmer-Owners
One of the benefits of doing business with your local, farmer-owned cooperative is having a portion of the co-op’s profits made in a year paid back to you through patronage. That’s why Indiana-based Co-Alliance is excited about their patronage announcement. “This year...
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UN Reaches Black Sea Grain Initiative Extension
The United Nations Secretary-General over the weekend announced an extension of the Black Sea Grain Initiative. The announcement came at the last minute as the agreement was set to expire. The Initiative facilitates the safe navigation for the exports of grain and...
African Swine Fever Surging Again in China Potentially Pushing Pork Prices Higher
African Swine Fever (ASF) is making a resurgence in China and may potentially push pork prices higher in the country. Multiple outbreaks have shown up in different parts of the country throughout the winter, according to Bloomberg. Rabobank expects the most recent...
The Impact of Recent Bank Failures on the Ag Markets
The top story this past week has been the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank here in the U.S.—as well as the near collapse of Credit Suisse in Switzerland. Concerns over the stability of the banking industry are having a ripple effect on the ag...
United Soybean Board Chair Meagan Kaiser on the Success of Soy Checkoff Investments
It’s all about making the soybeans grown here in Indiana more valuable. That’s why the money from the soybean checkoff is going a long way to grow that value of soybeans for Indiana farmers. “The reason we're here is to return investment to U.S. soy farmers,” says...
Fertilizer Prices Likely to Remain Volatile Despite $500 Million Funding, Says Analyst Josh Linville
Fertilizer prices have certainly skyrocketed over the past few years, which is why the Biden administration and USDA in 2022 said they would provide federal funding to help increase fertilizer production here in the U.S. “It's good. We appreciate it....
High Input Costs, Rising Interest Rates Continue to Concern Farmers, Says Purdue Survey
Farmers continue to be concerned about high input costs, the risk of declining output prices, and rising interest rates according to the latest survey of U.S. farmers from Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture. The same survey says that the percentage of...
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How Soybeans are Used by SYNLawn to Create Artificial Turf
The soybeans grown in Indiana and across the country are being used for more than just food and fuel. They’re also being used by a company called SYNLawn®. “It's short for ‘synthetic lawn’, and we are very pleased to have soy on the back of the turf,” says Rob Dant,...
Biden Asked to Intervene in West Coast Port Labor Talks
A large coalition of agriculture and business groups asked President Joe Biden to intervene in the west coast port labor negotiations. In a letter signed by the groups, including the American Farm Bureau Federation, they say, “It is imperative that the administration...
Purdue’s College of Agriculture Rises to Number Three in US, Number Five in World Rankings
Purdue University’s College of Agriculture has climbed to become the No. 3 college of agriculture in North America and No. 5 in the world in the 2023 QS World University Rankings. Purdue Agriculture was previously identified as No. 4 in North America, and No. 8 in the...
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