A new study led by researchers at the University of Wisconsin questions the greenhouse gas benefits of corn-based ethanol, citing that emissions could be as much as 24% higher than if policy had simply stuck with gasoline over biofuels.
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by Chris Clayton , DTN Ag Policy Editor
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by Chris Clayton , DTN Ag Policy Editor
The Pandemic Cover Crop Program (PCCP) provides premium benefits for farmers growing cover crops. The program was first offered in 20221 and led to $59.5 million in premium subsidies for 12.2 million acres of cover crops. USDA has made a few revisions to the program for the...
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by Chris Clayton , DTN Ag Policy Editor
The Farm Service Agency had opened enrollment for DMC and SDMC in December. The program is meant to help manage risk involving the spread between milk prices and feed costs. The deadline for enrollment now has been extended to March 25. The National Milk Producers Federation...
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by Chris Clayton , DTN Ag Policy Editor
USDA noted in a news release the $177 billion eclipsed the previous export record of $151.2 billion set in 2014 by 14.6%. China, Mexico and Canada were the top markets for U.S. agricultural goods, accounting for nearly 49% of sales.
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by Chris Clayton , DTN Ag Policy Editor
A new government website to file complaints comes as cattle producers continue to call for investigations and for the Justice Department to provide details on its investigation that began nearly two years ago.
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by Chris Clayton , DTN Ag Policy Editor
A web survey and public comment period will address some questions about what consumers understand about Product of USA labels as well as other labels such as meat grades.
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by Chris Clayton , DTN Ag Policy Editor
Rep. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon of Puerto Rico toured businesses in Omaha on Monday with Rep. Don Bacon as the lawmakers talked about immigration, infrastructure and why Puerto Rico deserves a vote on statehood.
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by Jerry Hagstrom , DTN Political Correspondent
With challenges related to the pandemic continuing, USDA is extending some of the flexibilities in its crop insurance programs to farmers and crop insurance companies until June 30.
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by Chris Clayton , DTN Ag Policy Editor
Signup for the general Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) begins on Jan. 31. While USDA looks to enroll at least 3.4 million acres, CRP contract data shows 3.97 million acres are set to expire from the program at the end of the fiscal year on Sept. 30.
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by Chris Clayton , DTN Ag Policy Editor
Taking a look at the election and sign up for ARC and PLC for 2022, producers should keep in mind their selection could affect their crop insurance because producers who sign up for ARC are excluded from SCO coverage. The strong commodity prices mean prices would have to...
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by Jerry Hagstrom , DTN Political Correspondent
Spotlighting the Biden administration's first year in office, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has released summaries of details regarding USDA's work combatting climate change and creating "more and better markets" ahead of his testimony Thursday before the House Agriculture...
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by Chris Clayton , DTN Ag Policy Editor
In a news release Friday, NCBA highlighted the group supports an EPA advisory committee's position on WOTUS, as well as ecosystem management systems, pesticide management, food loss and food waste. NCBA stated, These recommendations focus on the need for clear, consistent...
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by Chris Clayton , DTN Ag Policy Editor
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) applauded the announcement to allow imports of U.S. pork and pork products into India. The world's second most populated country at 1.26 billion people, India has kept a de facto ban on U.S. pork. Given the population alone, NPPC stated...
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by Chris Clayton , DTN Ag Policy Editor
Speakers at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting raised doubts about the positive impacts of legislation in Congress that would mandate packers buy a certain percentage of their fat cattle in short-term cash trade sales rather than formula alternative...
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by Chris Clayton , DTN Ag Policy Editor
The American Farm Bureau has sent its convention registrants an "official health and safety message" urging the wearing of masks and social distancing at its convention. AFBF also has an on-line registration for people to watch the convention virtually.
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by Chris Clayton , DTN Ag Policy Editor
The first few days of the new year have already brought some agricultural policy news. The Biden administration took a lot of livestock topics and repackaged them as a new initiative, and Canadian officials are determined not to lose even when they do.
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by Chris Clayton , DTN Ag Policy Editor
In the first dispute case brought under the USMCA, the U.S. and its dairy industry won in a ruling against Canada about how Canada has used tariff-rate quotas and domestic processors to slow down U.S. dairy exports into Canada. Still, Canadian officials declared their own sort...
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by Chris Clayton , DTN Ag Policy Editor
President Biden on Monday afternoon will meet with farmers and ranchers virtually to talk about challenges facing producers in dealing with the nation's meatpackers. USDA will highlight its plans to release several hundred million dollars to help expand packing capacity and also its...
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by Jerry Hagstrom , DTN Political Correspondent
The GAO, the investigative arm of Congress, released a report on Monday on the MFP in 2018 and 2019 examining how $23 billion was paid out in the program. The GAO showed payments by USDA significantly overestimated the actual trade damages suffered by producers of certain...
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by Chris Clayton , DTN Ag Policy Editor
President Job Biden had conceded late last week that his $1.7 trillion social-agenda bill would not pass this year, but talks were continuing with Manchin, D-W.Va., whose vote is critical for the passage of the bill in a 50-50 Senate. Manchin, speaking on a Fox News show Sunday...
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