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RFA Responds to EPA’s Last-Minute Actions on RFS, E15
With just four days remaining in the Trump administration, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Friday announced four actions related to the Renewable Fuel Standard...
USDA Offers Additional Assistance for Certain Producers Through CFAP
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide additional assistance through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP),...
USDA, USTR Announce New Agricultural Trade Advisors
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer announced the appointment of 67 members to serve on seven agricultural trade...
Rural America More Hesitant to Receive COVID Vaccine Compared to Urban,...
A recent study finds rural residents are hesitant to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
The Kaiser Family Foundation COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor tracks the dynamic nature of...
Farm Bureau Establishes 2021 Policies as National Convention Ends
Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 102nd Annual Convention Thursday adopted policies to guide the organization’s work in 2021. Key...
Excitement Surrounding Brevant, Corteva’s Retail-Exclusive Line
Back in May, Corteva launched the Brevant brand, replacing Mycogen Seeds. The line will be exclusively be available through retail. Aaron Johnson, area business...
2020 Hemp Grower and Processor-Handler Final Report Submission for the 2020...
As you should be aware, all 2020 registered hemp growers and licensed processor-handlers are required to submit a final report on their research activities. A...
MDARD Announces Grant Opportunities for County Fairs
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development today announced this year’s competitive grant cycle for the state’s county fairs to make building and...
New Chair Elected for Farm Bureau Women’s Committee
The vice-chair of American Farm Bureau’s Women’s Leadership committee is moving up a chair. At the AFBF 2021 Convention Isabella Chism, running unopposed, was...
MDARD Announces New Agriculture Development Division Director
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Gary McDowell announced the selection of Jamie Zmitko-Somers as the department’s new Agriculture Development Division Director...
