Senate Confirms Lee Zeldin as EPA Administrator
The U.S. Senate voted 56 to 42 to confirm Lee Zeldin as EPA Administrator. Many in the renewable fuels industry are looking forward to working with Zeldon.
Loan Program Launched for Florida Farmers Affected by Winter Storm.
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced that farmers, ranchers and growers affected by the recent winter storm can now apply for interest-free loans through the Agriculture and Aquaculture Producers Natural Disaster Recovery Loan Program.
Mexico Prepares Retaliatory Tafiffs
President Donald Trump said the United States may impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico beginning February 1.
South Dakota Ban on Eminent Domain for Carbon Pipelines Passes House and Heads to Senate
The South Dakota House of Representatives passed bill 49-10 that would ban the use of eminent domain for carbon dioxide pipelines.
February to Usher in La Nina Weather Pattern
DTN Meteorologist John Baranick says the La Nina weather pattern is moving into North America.
White House Rescinds Federal Funding Freeze
The White House rescinded a federal funding freeze Wednesday.
Blueberry Advisory System Helps Growers Manage Anthracnose
Blueberry growers need sustainable disease management strategies to address anthracnose.
Tom Vilsack Named Chief Executive Officer of The World Food Prize
The World Food Prize Foundation appointed U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack as Chief Executive Officer.
House Ag Leaders Take Stand on SNAP
House Agricultural Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson and Ranking Member Angie Craig appear to be united in opposing a potential $300 billion cut to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
The USDA Reports a Drop in Milk Production Year-Over-Year for November and December
The USDA’s latest Milk Production report shows declines in U.S. milk production for the final two months of 2024 compared to 2023.