U.S. Senator John Hoeven of North Dakota this week spoke with U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer to continue making the case for a Section 301 investigation into unfair and discriminatory trade practices by foreign sugar-producing countri... See more
Efforts to secure year-round nationwide sales of E15 ethanol fuel remain active in the U.S. Senate, offering renewed hope for corn growers seeking expanded demand for their crop. Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota said that lawmakers are wo... See more
The National Grain and Feed Association is praising the House passage of the fiscal year 2027 agriculture appropriations bill, saying the legislation includes several provisions aimed at strengthening the nation’s grain handling and export system. Among t... See more
Fresh produce industry leaders are in Washington, D.C., this week to advocate for policy priorities affecting growers, consumers, and agricultural businesses nationwide. The International Fresh Produce Association’s Washington Conference, held June 8-10, ... See more
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), alongside State partners in Texas and New Mexico, continues to lead an aggressive response to New World screwworm (NWS) in the United States. USDA’s National Veterina... See more
