04-22-21 CYFEA: In Memory of Jack Annan, ‘Mr. NJC’
CYFEA: In Memory of Jack Annan, ‘Mr. NJC’ It is with sadness that I pass on the news of the death of our beloved John “Jack” Lewis Annan, on Tuesday,…
04-30-21 May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month #FarmNeighborsCare during national Mental Health Awareness Month May is national Mental Health Awareness Month and the National Farm Medicine Center has joined Wisconsin Farm…
04-30-21 NACD CLIMATE ACTION TASK FORCE SUBMITS LETTER TO USDA ON CLIMATE SOLUTIONS
NACD CLIMATE ACTION TASK FORCE SUBMITS LETTER TO USDA ON CLIMATE SOLUTIONS WASHINGTON – On April 29, the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) Climate Action Task Force submitted a letter to the…
04-30-21 Tri-State/Board Approves Wholesale Rate Reduction Settlement Offer
Tri-State/Board Approves Wholesale Rate Reduction Settlement Offer Tri-State board of directors approves FERC settlement offer; power supply cooperative to immediatelyreduce wholesale rates to members by 2%, with another 2% reduction…
04-29-21 U.S. Congressman Lamborn’s Statement on President Biden’s First 100-Days
U.S. Congressman Lamborn’s Statement on President Biden’s First 100-Days Washington, D.C.- This evening, President Joe Biden, whose first 100-days in office have been nothing more than broken promises, radical policy, and…
04-30-21 ACE Recommends USDA Establish Framework to Reward Farmers, Biofuel Facilities for Carbon Cutting Contributions in its Climate Strategy
ACE Recommends USDA Establish Framework to Reward Farmers, Biofuel Facilities for Carbon Cutting Contributions in its Climate Strategy SIOUX FALLS, SD – The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) encouraged the U.S.…
04-30-21 RFA to USDA: Ethanol Fuels Climate-Smart Agriculture, Energizes Rural Communities
RFA to USDA: Ethanol Fuels Climate-Smart Agriculture, Energizes Rural Communities In separate comment letters submitted to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Renewable Fuels Association explained how expanded ethanol production…
04-30-21 American Lamb Board: Consumers still want meat – but not as much
American Lamb Board: Consumers still want meat – but not as much For more information and resources visit LambResourceCenter.com Eating meat is still the norm, according to the Power of Meat report…
04-30-21 Coloradans Urged to Reduce Wildfire Risk During Wildfire Awareness Month
Coloradans Urged to Reduce Wildfire Risk During Wildfire Awareness Month DENVER – Colorado experienced one of its most active wildfire seasons in history in 2020, including its three largest fires on…
04-30-21 WY Governor Gordon Proclaims Wyoming Environmental Stewardship Day while Recognizing Wyoming Stock Growers Association Stewardship Program
WY Governor Gordon Proclaims Wyoming Environmental Stewardship Day while Recognizing Wyoming Stock Growers Association Stewardship Program CHEYENNE – Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has proclaimed July 14, 2021 as Wyoming Environmental…
04-30-21 United Soybean Board: New Biodiesel Research Findings Indicate Health Benefits
United Soybean Board: New Biodiesel Research Findings Indicate Health Benefits Study results show biodiesel use in place of petroleum-based fuels prevents health issues and results in cost savings for thousands…
04-30-21 U.S. Congressman Lamborn Receives 100% Rating from Heritage Action on Legislative Scorecard- Highest Score in the Entire Colorado Delegation
U.S. Congressman Lamborn Receives 100% Rating from Heritage Action on Legislative Scorecard- Highest Score in the Entire Colorado Delegation Washington, D.C.- This week, Heritage Action announced their initial scorecard for the 117th Congress (2021). Heritage…
04-30-21 USDA: 100 Days Update
USDA: 100 Days Update WASHINGTON, April 29, 2021 — Since January 20, 2021, the Biden-Harris Administration has been on a mission to Build Back Better. From the American Rescue Plan to…
04-30-21 CO Senate Democrats: Colorado Comeback Legislation Moves Forward, Supporting Rural Communities & Environmental Restoration
Colorado Comeback Legislation Moves Forward, Recovery Gets Two Steps Closer Bipartisan stimulus bills clear committee aiming to jump start rural Colorado & invest in environmental restoration DENVER, CO – Today, the Senate Local…
04-30-21 USDA Must Prioritize Climate Change Across All Programs, NFU Says
USDA Must Prioritize Climate Change Across All Programs, NFU Says WASHINGTON – Agriculture is uniquely positioned to mitigate climate change – but farmers need the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) support to…
READ the NAFB’s National Ag News for Friday, April 30th
READ the NAFB’s National Ag News for Friday, April 30th Sponsored by the American Farm Bureau Federation Ag Businesses Report Favorable First Quarter Earnings Earning reports topped headlines on Wall…
04-29-21 Inside The BARN with National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles…Mexico’s Unanimous Supreme Court Decision, What’s Next, A Look Back and a Look Ahead & More…
Inside The BARN with National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles… Mexico’s Unanimous Supreme Court Decision, What’s Next, A Look Back and a Look Ahead & More… The BARN – Briggsdale,…
04-29-21 NFU: During First Joint Address to Congress, Biden Highlights Pandemic Recovery, Priorities for Future
NFU: During First Joint Address to Congress, Biden Highlights Pandemic Recovery, Priorities for Future During his first joint address to Congress, President Joe Biden struck an optimistic tone, highlighting the progress the…
04-29-21 NFU: Biden Outlines Priorities for Economic Recovery, Immigration Reform, and Climate Action During Congressional Address
NFU: Biden Outlines Priorities for Economic Recovery, Immigration Reform, and Climate Action During Congressional Address WASHINGTON – During his first joint address to Congress, President Joe Biden highlighted the progress the United…
04-29-21 U.S. Senator Hickenlooper, Senate Reinstate Methane Pollution Limits Modeled After Colorado’s ‘Gold Standard’
U.S. Senator Hickenlooper, Senate Reinstate Methane Pollution Limits Modeled After Colorado’s ‘Gold Standard’ Hickenlooper presides over bipartisan vote to reinstate Obama-era pollution limits As governor, Hickenlooper brought together environmentalists and…