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Biden administration officials won’t finalize guidelines on new clean fuel production tax credits intended for the airline and biofuel industries before the officials leave office in January.  Three sources told Reuters that casts significant doubt on the future of a key piece of the president’s climate goals.  The tax credit...

Net farm income, a broad measure of profits, is forecast at $149.7 billion in calendar year 2024, down by $6 billion, or 4.1%, relative to 2023.  Inflation-adjusted farm income is forecast to drop by $9.5 billion, which comes out to 6.3%.  Desp...

A Texas federal court halted the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act’s beneficial ownership reporting requirements that included America’s farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses.  The court held the CTA as likely unconstitutional, so it issued a preliminary injunction barring the government from enforcing the Act and its reporting requirements against anyone.  Before the ruling, ... Re

The Sustainable and Responsible Business Team at Syngenta announced a collaboration with Ducks Unlimited, highlighting employees’ commitment to conservation in agriculture.  In the spring, Syngenta and DU developed a contest for sharing employee stories and recognizing their leadership in conservation.  Qualifyi...

Farmers are feeling more confident about the ag economy.  The November Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer climbing 30 points to a reading of 145.  This marked the highest level of farmer optimism since May 2021, driven by considerable gains in both the Current Conditions and Future Expectations indices.  The Future Expect...

The American Consumers Institute is the latest organization to voice strong support for the bipartisan AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act.  Nate Scherer, policy analyst for the group, said AM radio is vital for ensuring public safety and maintaining access to vital information for millions of Americans.  Mo...

A federal judge issued an injunction against the Biden administration’s expanded protections for farmer workers in the country under the H-2A program.  The injunction, issued by a U.S. District Judge in Kentucky, applies in Ohio, West Virginia, Alabama, and Kentucky.  Plaintiffs in...

Farm lending concerns came up at a recent Senate disaster aid hearing as lawmakers grappled with the lack of a Farm Bill and help for financially struggling producers.   “I’ve never been in a situation where the bankers are coming in saying, ‘if you don’t do something, we’re not going to be able to, because of our bank examiners, we’re not going to be able to provide the credit that our farmers ne

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we thought we’d share with you some holiday Turkey dinner “no nos”.  And Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline  has a gravy boat load of ways to ruin our holiday dinner and perhaps experience such wondrous holiday effects as.    “Nausea, vomiting...

Federal officials testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee on how they’re dealing with disasters.  Farm Policy News said Georgia and North Carolina senators testified about the devastation facing their farmers after Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit those states this Fall.  Beyond those ...