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Groups like the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association are pleased the House of Representatives passed two bills that provide producers with greater transparency in the cattle markets.

Critics of the EPA’s renewable volume obligations announcement say the proposal sets the precedent of revising previously finalized volumes in the Renewable Fuel Standard.

Bloomberg says U.S. ethanol production reached its highest level since COVID-19 lockdowns brought the industry to a basic standstill.

New federal grants will help teachers across the country integrate food and agricultural sciences into their classes. It will also encourage students to explore career paths in food and agriculture.

The Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries is accepting applications for two annual programs which recognize and celebrate family farms that have impacted Alabama history and agriculture.

The House of Representatives released language for legislation to keep the government operating at current funding levels and extends the USDA’s hemp pilot program.

Chinese-owned Syngenta will contribute $2 billion over the next five years to create innovations specifically targeted to address climate change.

The Produce for Better Health Foundation is challenging consumers to eat more produce in September, National Fruits and Veggies Month.

The USDA has expanded quarantined areas for citrus greening in California, Texas and Louisiana after the disease was detected in multiple locations.

Farm bill is be delaying, a draft law renewing farm and nutrition programs is being opposed by Democrats over cuts to the food-stamp program.