…growth. The Farmers Union initiative will promote legislative and regulatory solutions for expanding markets for higher blends of ethanol, like E30, and advanced biofuels. Through her efforts, Steckel says: “NFU…
ISU Study Shows No Impact of RFS on Greenhouse Gasses
…Gasoline prices were $0.18 per gallon, or 9.5%, lower because of the RFS. In addition, the RFS is responsible for increased federal tax revenues. Further, the results highlight the impact…
One of Summer’s Favorite Fruits – Watermelon
…roll around as much. And then, you can cut it in half and flip that cut side down on your countertop. Watermelons that are uncut can be kept out on…
New Academic Journal Study: RFS Offers Substantial Benefits to U.S. Economy
…lower because of the RFS. In addition, the RFS is responsible for increased federal tax revenues. Further, the results highlight the impact of the RFS on domestic energy security, showing…
Congress Returns Next Month Facing Challenges
Congress returns next month and immediately faces huge spending and debt ceiling challenges, before other politically important measures like tax reform and the farm bill. House and Senate appropriators have…
Tax and Regulatory Reform Top AFBF Fall Agenda
Tax and regulatory reform and a new farm bill will top the American Farm Bureau’s fall agenda, according to Farm Bureau’s executive director. Dale Moore says tax reform looks the…
Farmers Still Support Trump but Worry Over Farm Bill
…bill as their number one business priority. 23 percent listed tax reform as their number one priority while 12 percent listed cutting back on government spending, eight percent selected increasing…
Poll Shows Americans Support Tax Reform for Farmers
…death tax. Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall says Americans are ready for tax reform. “Many Americans know the toll that taxes take on our farm and ranch families,” Duvall says….
Poll: Tax Reform Needed for Farmers and America
…ranchers to average their income; Decreasing capital gains taxes; and Repealing the estate tax. “Americans are ready for tax reform, and many know the toll that taxes take on our…
Funding to Encourage SNAP Participants to Purchase Healthy Foods
…Food Bank & Family Services, Sacramento, California, $63,494 The Kenny Family Foundation, Wilmington, Delaware, $45,000 Presence Health, Chicago, Illinois, $100,000 Iowa Healthiest State Initiative, Des Moines, Iowa, $99,587 Red Lake…
Western View: Waters of California?
…a lot of controversy over the Waters of the USA concept. It wasn’t created by an act of Congress as much as the split decision wrote in 2006 by two…
Consumers Have Trouble Reading Food Labels
…on packages to offer greater clarity regarding the quality and safety of products. The new voluntary initiative streamlines the myriad date labels on consumer products packaging down to just two…
Tax Reform Crucial for America’s Farmers, Ranchers
…tax reform is to all Americans. Fixing our tax system now is crucial to creating economic opportunities for farmers, ranchers, and other family-owned businesses. This is especially important as farmers…
Funding for Research to Improve Livestock and Aquaculture
…poultry, pork, and fish that people consume every day. The funding is made possible through NIFA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. “To ensure…