April Showers Bring Widespread Relief, Miss High Plains, West
(NDAgConnection.com) – A second consecutive week of above-normal moisture and below-normal temperatures brought further drought improvement to the Midwest. Heavy rains also visited parts of the South, and Southeast this past week, leading to broad areas of
Administration Considering Summertime Sales of E-15
(NDAgConnection.com) – Lawmakers join farmers and biofuel groups in the call for year-round sales of E-15. They are asking the Biden administration to lift the summer ban on higher ethanol fuel blends, as part of an effort
Supreme Court Sides with Trump EPA Clean Water Rule
(NDAgConnection.com) – In a 5-4 split, the U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily revived a Trump-era rule intended to fast-track big energy projects by limiting the states’ power to curtail them under the Clean Water Act. According to
U.S. EPA Denies 36 Refinery Biofuel Waivers
(NDAgConnection.com) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has denied 36 petitions from oil refiners seeking exemptions to the nation’s biofuel blending laws for the 2018 compliance year, but will provide 31 of those refineries with another avenue
Live-Breeding Canadian Sheep, Goats Now Eligible for U.S. Import
(NDAgConnection.com) – This week, live-breeding sheep and goats became eligible for import into the United States from Canada, reports USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Importers must provide supporting documentation showing the scrapie-free status of the
NDSU Extension Guidance on Handling HPAI-Suspected Wild Birds
(NDAgConnection.com) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed multiple cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in North Dakota in wild birds, backyard poultry and commercial poultry flocks. There have been 31 confirmed cases of
CHS Reports Second Quarter Earnings
(NAFB.com) – CHS released its earnings results for the second quarter that ended on February 28. The company reported a second-quarter income of $219 million and revenues of $10.3 billion. That compares to a net loss of
NCBA Supports the A-PLUS Act
(NAFB.com) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association supports the A-PLUS ACT, which stands for Amplifying Processing of Livestock in the United States. The bill was introduced in the U.S. House by Missouri Republican Vicky Hartzler and California
Senate Ag Leaders Ask Biden to Fill USDA Vacancies
(NAFB.com) – Senators Debbie Stabenow, Chair of the Senate Ag Committee, and Ranking Member John Boozman asked President Biden to quickly fill vacancies at USDA. They say filling the open positions can help increase trade opportunities for
Global Beef Demand Continues to Soar
(NAFB.com) – U.S. beef exports turned in another strong performance in February. USDA data compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation says the strong month for beef was led by excellent value growth in key Asian and