Announcing reciprocal tariffs on dozens of U.S. trading partners Wednesday, President Donald Trump stressed the importance of fairness in export markets for agriculture. “With today’s actions, we’re also standing up for our great farmers and ranchers who are brutalized by nations all over the world, brutalized,” said Trump, singling out countries such as Canada for its tariffs on dairy products, …
DWFI Podcast 42 – 15th Anniversary of DWFI
This special episode of the Water for Food Podcast commemorates the 15th anniversary of the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute by sharing the story of its origin. You can read the full historical account here. The 15th anniversary year will be highlighted by a celebration reception at the upcoming 2025 Water for Food Global Conference, held in Lincoln, Nebraska, …
Ag Secretary Visits Iowa
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited Iowa Monday, starting the day at an ethanol plant where she was joined by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), Reps. Zach Nunn and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig. Rollins also toured a hog farm, and met with soybean producers and agriculture leaders from across Iowa, before …
American Coalition for Ethanol DC Fly-in
The 2025 American Coalition for Ethanol Washington, DC Fly-in & Government Affairs Summit was held March 27-28. Every year, ACE brings ordinary, hard-working people from all corners of ethanol industry to Washington, DC to meet with members of Congress and their staffs. It’s one of our flagship efforts to humanize our industry and deliver the story of grit and passion …
Ethanol Report on Industry Roots
The theme of the recent 30th National Ethanol Conference was Back to Our Roots and it was a celebration how the industry started and how it’s going. One panel featured a walk down memory lane with some industry pioneers who talked about the early days and how the roots of the ethanol industry were firmly planted by farmers. Included in …
2025 National Ag Day Activities
The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) is an organization uniquely composed of leaders in the agriculture, food and fiber communities dedicated to increasing the public awareness of agriculture’s vital role in our society. The Agriculture Council of America and the National Ag Day program was started in 1973. This virtual ag newsroom includes links to photos and audio content available …
2025 Agri-Pulse Ag & Food Policy Summit
The theme of this year’s Agri-Pulse Ag & Food Policy Summit “Navigating Taxes, Trade and Technology: What’s Ahead for Food & Agriculture.” The event is being held in the National Press Club – Washington, D.C. This virtual ag newsroom includes links to photos and audio content available free of charge for digital or print publication or broadcast. Photos 2025 Agri-Pulse …
EPA Will Revise Waters of the United States Rule
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin promised Wednesday that the definition of “Waters of the United States” will be revised “once and for all.” “The previous Administration’s definition of ‘waters of the United States’ placed unfair burdens on the American people and drove up the cost of doing business,” said Zeldin during a press event Wednesday morning. “Given the …
BioLumic Launches World’s First Commercial Light-Activated Seed Traits
First Trait Activation System Installed at Gro Alliance’s Seed Production HQ Field Data Demonstrates Trait Heritability, >20% Hybrid Yield Gain Champaign, IL – March 6, 2025 – BioLumic, the world’s only company programming seed traits with light, has launched its first commercial Trait Activation System at Gro Alliance’s seed production facility in Cuba City, Wisconsin. This milestone brings the BioLumic …
Trump Says Tariffs May Require Adjustment Period
In his address to Congress Tuesday, President Donald Trump said farmers may have to “bear with” him when it comes to tariffs on agricultural products, but he promises it will be worth it. “A new trade policy will also be great for the American farmer. I love the farmer. We’ll now be selling it to our home market in the …
2025 Commodity Classic with Syngenta
Commodity Classic is unlike any other event in agriculture because it’s created by farmers, for farmers. The 2025 event is March 2-5 in Denver, CO – presented by the American Soybean Association and National Corn Growers Association, with the National Association of Wheat Growers, National Sorghum Producers and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. The show this year kicks off with …
DWFI Podcast 41 – New Nebraska Nitrogen Recommendations for Irrigated Corn
After years of dedicated work from many people and sectors, UNL has released new recommendations for nitrogen fertilization of irrigated corn. In this episode, Nebraska Water Extension Educator Crystal Powers talks to UNL professor of agronomy Richard Ferguson, who has been involved in the project from the start. Listen here or subscribe on your favorite podcast platform: 17:34 The Robert …
Mycorrhizal Inoculant Leader Groundwork BioAg Expands Rootella Portfolio and Rootella Carbon Program at Commodity Classic 2025
New Rootella Forte Enables Farmers to Treat Twice the Acres with Same Amount Only Biological Portfolio that Unlocks Carbon Revenue for All Growers Denver, CO, February 25, 2025 – Groundwork BioAg, the leading manufacturer of mycorrhizal inoculants, will feature its cutting-edge products, including Rootella L, Rootella X, and the newly released Rootella Forte powder, at Commodity Classic 2025. These highly …
Ethanol Report from 30th NEC
The 30th National Ethanol Conference celebrated the industry’s growth over the past three decades and what the opportunities are for the future. In this edition of the Ethanol Report podcast, we hear some highlights from the conference, including comments from Renewable Fuels Association president and CEO Geoff Cooper, Congressman Randy Feenstra (R-IA), RFA Chief Economist Scott Richman, RFA Industry Award …
Brooke Rollins Becomes 33rd U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
Brooke Rollins of Texas was confirmed as the 33rd Secretary of Agriculture by the Senate Thursday with a vote of 72-28. Rollins served in Trump’s previous administration as acting director of the Domestic Policy Council and oversaw the White House Office of American Innovation. She since co-founded and served as president and chief executive officer of the America First Policy …