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Biofuels Have Heating Oil Industry on Net-Zero Track
The Northeast heating oil industry is on track to achieve the ambitious goals outlined in the Providence Resolution, a commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A new analysis from the National O...
21h ago
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U.S. House Ag Committee Chair releases proposed draft of new farm bill
House Ag Committee Chair GT Thompson (R-PA) shared his title-by-title overview of the bipartisan policies and priorities included in the 2024 Farm Bill. He called the legislation a product that happen...
May 02, 2024
USMEF: Through Home Meal Replacement, U.S. Red Meat Capitalizes on Consumers' Desire for Convenience
Consumers across the globe are seeking convenient ways to enjoy high-quality meals without extensive preparation or visiting a restaurant. Home meal replacement (HMR) kits are one way to satisfy this ...
May 02, 2024
Ag groups reacts to new SAF tax credit guidance
MAY 2, 2024: The 40B tax credit guidance and modified GREET model begins to unlock the door for U.S. ethanol producers and farmers to participate in the emerging market for sustainable aviation fuels....
May 02, 2024
Texas veterinarian helped crack the mystery of bird flu in cows
UNDATED (AP)- The first calls that Dr. Barb Petersen received in early March 2024 were from dairy owners worried about crows, pigeons and other birds dying on their Texas farms. Then came word that ba...
May 02, 2024
U.S. Weekly Corn and Bean Inspections Decline
USDA data says inspections of corn and beans for overseas delivery declined week to week while wheat assessments improved. Corn inspections during the seven days ending on April 25, 2024, fell to 1.23...
May 01, 2024
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Government to Test Ground Beef in Bird-Flu States
The U.S. government announced it will collect samples of ground beef from retail stores in the states with outbreaks of bird flu in dairy cattle. Reuters says the government is confident that the meat...
May 01, 2024
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Thune says trade frustrations continue to build in the ag sector as profits fall
During a recent hearing, South Dakota Senator John Thune complained to U.S. Trade Ambassador Katherine Tai (tie) that the White House's refusal to boost market opening trade deals is harming agricultu...
May 01, 2024
Teens from Watertown and Henry charged after intentionally hitting pregnant cow with a vehicle
Two 16 year-old boys from Watertown and Henry face criminal charges after authorities saw a video they posted on social media. Codington County Chief Deputy Sheriff Brent Solum says the video shows th...
May 01, 2024
South Dakota FFA Proficiency Winners Recognized
South Dakota FFA members were recognized at the 96th South Dakota State FFA Convention for excellence in developing career-specific skills through their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Profic...
Apr 30, 2024