One of the few things representatives of both Presidential candidates can agree on is the importance of crop insurance. During a recent Farm Foundation forum, Rod Snyder, former senior advisor for ag for EPA under the Biden-Harris Administration, says crop insurance is a critical tool, and there needs to be bipartisan support to ensure the…… Continue Reading

The head of the Soy Transportation Coalition says the ag industry is preparing for a blow to its supply chain as the potential for a port strike is becoming a reality. Mike Steenhoek says the International Longshoremen’s Association has threatened to strike if a new contract agreement can’t be reached with the U.S. Maritime Alliance…… Continue Reading

A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says a farm bill extension will likely be tied to the federal budget process. Illinois Representative Nikki Budzinski says Congress is reconvening from the August recess this week with a tight calendar. “I think the expectation is that a farm bill extension could likely be wrapped up…… Continue Reading

U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says he’d like to see guidance from his agency on the 45Z tax credit issued before the end of December. During this morning’s Growth Energy Biofuels Summit, Vilsack said he’s pressing his agency to finish its standards for what qualifies in the credit as soon as possible. “I think there’s…… Continue Reading