07 Nov 2017

Gov. Rauner declares harvest emergency

By Nicole Wilson

Weather-related decision permits trucks hauling ag commodities to exceed gross vehicle weight limits, speed crop transportation

YORKVILLE (Nov. 5, 2017) — Gov. Bruce Rauner today declared a statewide harvest emergency to assist farmers and grain handlers who are grappling with the fallout of rain-related delays.

02 Nov 2017

2017 National FFA Convention and Expo, October 25 – 28

By Scott Johnson

Congratulations to our FFA members and chapters that participated in the 90th National FFA Convention & Expo on October 25-28 in Indianapolis, Indiana!

30 Oct 2017

New Farm Bankruptcy Update with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley

By Grassley Press

Q: What is Chapter 12 of the federal bankruptcy code? 

16 Oct 2017

Gov. Reynolds sends letter to President Trump; expresses “deep concern” about EPA direction on RFS

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov.

16 Oct 2017

Iowa Biodiesel Board Praises Governors’ Letter to President Trump on RFS

By Jenna Higgins Rose

Reynolds leads Midwestern governors’ efforts to stop EPA from gutting Renewable Fuel Standard

21 Sep 2017

Corn Farmers Commend Senator Ernst for Supporting USDA'S Map & FMD Funding

By Lisa Cassady

We would like to thank Senator Ernst for introducing the CREAATE Act, a bill to increase investment in two federal U.S. Department of Agriculture programs vital to U.S. agricultural exports, the Market Access Program (MAP) and the Foreign Market Development (FMD) Program. These initiatives support the promotion of corn in all forms in international markets.

20 Sep 2017

Perdue Statement on Censky & McKinney Senate Committee Hearing

By USDA Office of Communications

(Washington, DC, September 19, 2017) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today gave high marks to Steve Censky and Ted McKinney for their joint appearance before the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.  President Donald Trump has nominated Censky to service as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, while McKinney is the president’s choice to be the very first Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs.  The two await approval of the entire U.S.

20 Sep 2017

Farm Credit Services of America and Frontier Farm Credit Announce President and Chief Executive Officer

By Liz Jans

OMAHA, NEBRASKA – Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) and Frontier Farm Credit today named Mark Jensen as incoming president and chief executive officer of the customer-owned financial cooperatives.  Jensen, the Associations’ chief risk officer, will assume his new role on November 1, 2017.  He succeeds Doug Stark, who is retiring.

19 Sep 2017

USDA Makes Disaster Resources Available to Rural Development Borrowers

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2017 – The United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development is providing tools and resources to help rural communities recover from the devastation brought by hurricanes Harvey and Irma, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue highlighted today.

18 Sep 2017

NOP Actions Underway on the OIG Audit Report re: International Trade

By USDA Office of Communications
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducts independent audits and investigations of the Department's programs and operations.
 
Today, the OIG published findings from its audit on "National Organic Program International Trade Arrangements and Agreements." OIG began its review of the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP) in early 2016.

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