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Solugen and ADM announce strategic partnership to meet increasing demand for sustainable products with new biomanufacturing facility in the U.S. Midwest
Solugen, a rapidly scaling climate technology company that is reimagining the chemistry of everyday life, and ADM (NYSE:ADM), a global leader in sustainable solutions, Monday announced a strategic partnership to scale a range of innovative, plant-based specialty chemicals and bio-based building block molecules in a new manufacturing facility in Marshall, Minnesota.
21 national officer candidates advance to next phase of selection process
During the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo, six dedicated and passionate FFA members will be entrusted with the responsibility of leading the National FFA Organization as the 2023-24 National FFA Officer Team.
Lucas expresses confidence in new House speaker's priorities
Rep. Frank Lucas, the chair of the House Ag Committee during the development of the 2014 farm bill, has an optimistic view of the newly-elected House speaker and discussed his perspective on how the timelines for the farm bill and appropriations bills may be influenced by this change in leadership on this week's Agri-Pulse Newsmakers.
St. Lawrence Seaway strike ends as tentative agreement reached
After a seven-day strike, Unifor announced Oct. 29 evening that it reached a tentative agreement with St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) during mediated negotiations on behalf of Ontario and Quebec members engaged in strike action since Oct. 22.
Latin American delegation experience South Dakota ethanol supply chain
The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE), U.S. Grains Council (USGC) and the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council recently hosted a tour to show stakeholders from Costa Rica, Guatemala and Panama how ethanol blends have been safely, successfully and profitably incorporated in South Dakota as these countries consider implementing ethanol-gasoline blending programs starting in 2024-2025.
Ricketts, Gillibrand introduce bill to improve flood protection and infrastructure resiliency
On Thursday, U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced the Flood Protection and Infrastructure Resilience Act.
Soybean meal prices show their strength
A market analyst says strong soybean meal prices continue to drive soybean prices.
Looking ahead to ag priorities now that the U.S. House has a speaker
Now that the U.S. House has a Speaker, Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson of Iowa tells Brownfield lawmakers can get back to work on legislation that impacts the ag industry.
Broad partnership launches FDA Foods Coalition to advocate for the implementation of proposed redesign of Human Foods Program
The FDA Foods Coalition was launched today to advocate for a modernized, effective foods program at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) focused on preventing foodborne illness outbreaks and other food safety risks, and decreasing diet-related chronic diseases.
Stabenow eyes new funding for farm bill, crop insurance expansion
Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow expects to have $4 billion to $5 billion in new funding available to address issues with commodity programs and expand crop insurance options, she said in an exclusive interview with Agri-Pulse.
Removing land mines across Ukrainian farmland even as war continues to rage
An area of land in Ukraine roughly 20% larger than the state of Iowa is riddled with land mines and unexploded devices that will need to be cleared before it can safely be farmed again.
Grassley, Durbin introduce bipartisan bill to curb food waste
Senate Agriculture Committee members Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) today introduced bipartisan legislation to prevent and reduce food waste nationwide.
U.S., China sign soy export agreement
China has signed new purchase agreements with the United States, a move that’s expected to boost U.S. soybean sales.
Johnson takes speakership, eyes December farm bill votes
Newly elected House Speaker Mike Johnson is laying out an ambitious floor schedule that calls for the chamber to vote on a new farm bill in December.
Crop insurance looks to pay out in 2023 as prices, yields fall below guarantees
Some corn farmers won't need a yield loss to trigger a crop insurance payment this year, while many more are looking at a combination of yields and prices that will likely lead to an indemnity check.
USDA publishes new standards for organic livestock and poultry production, promotes more competitive organic market
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Wednesday previewed the Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards (OLPS) final rule. This new rule establishes clear, strong and consistent standards for organic livestock and poultry production, levels the playing field for organic livestock farmers, ranchers and businesses and promotes fairer, more competitive markets for their products, while providing consumers with more transparency about their purchases.
Study examines factors influencing farmers' use of nutrient management practices
A study of Iowa farmers’ use of 4R Plus nutrient management practices offers insights into social, economic, and ecological influences on adoption that operate at both an individual level and within a larger, county-level context.
Archer Daniels Midland CEO Luciano says company staying course on carbon pipeline
Just days after Navigator CO2 Ventures canceled its $3.5 billion carbon pipeline project, Archer Daniels Midland CEO Juan Ricardo Luciano said during a quarterly earnings call Tuesday that his company is continuing with its carbon pipeline plans.
Farm bill math could be scrambled by likely extension
Congress is almost certain to move an extension of the 2018 farm bill in the next month or two, and it could shake up cost estimates for modifications to commodity programs and other provisions.
USDA bolsters investments in international trade and food aid
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing $2.3 billion to help American producers maintain and develop markets for their commodities and use U.S. commodities to bolster international food aid.
Gebisa Ejeta awarded National Medal of Science
President Joe Biden on Tuesday awarded the National Medal of Science to Gebisa Ejeta, Distinguished Professor of Plant Breeding & Genetics and International Agriculture, executive director of the Purdue Center for Global Food Security and Purdue University Presidential Fellow for Food Security and Sustainable Global Development. The award is the highest recognition the nation bestows upon scientists.
Borlaug Dialogue addresses global hunger
Food security experts from around the world are in Des Moines, Iowa this week addressing global food concerns.
Canadian lock strike creates another ag shipping problem
American farmers and agribusinesses now have two major obstacles to shipping commodities.
Hundreds of farmers tell EPA to scrap endangered species herbicide strategy
An extended 30-day comment period on EPA's draft herbicide strategy for endangered species ended on Oct. 22, and farmers and other experts in agriculture took the added time to vent to the agency.
USDA report weighs agency's role on carbon markets
The Agriculture Department could help drive more participation in voluntary carbon markets through technical assistance and outreach, according to a report released by the agency on Monday.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in Pocahontas and Guthrie Counties
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have confirmed two positive cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), one in Pocahontas County and the other in Guthrie County.
Jeff Rowe named Chief Executive Officer of Syngenta Group
Syngenta Group’s Board of Directors has elected Jeff Rowe as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Syngenta Group, effective January 1, 2024. Rowe is currently President, Syngenta Crop Protection, Syngenta Group’s largest business unit.
In blow to ethanol plants, Navigator ends attempt to build a five-state carbon pipeline
Less than two weeks after putting a hold on its permit applications, Navigator CO2 Ventures announced Friday the company is canceling its $3.5 billion carbon pipeline project.
