06/24/2022 SOURCE: www.energy.gov
Biofuels have been proven to emit significantly lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than petroleum-based fuels, and recent scientific studies indicate that net-zero emission biofuels are not only possible, but achievable. Corn ethanol and other biofuels
Ethanol vs. Petroleum-Based Fuel Carbon Emissions
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Commodities, Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Economics, Sustainability, Fertilizer,
https://blogs.worldbank.org/opendata/fertilizer-prices-expected-remain-higher-longer
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Randy Krotz
Topics: Corn/Maize, Soybeans, Markets/Pricing, Agriculture US, Weather,
Swings in weather and forecast lead to market swings
"If realized, the on-and-off-again heat mixed with rain will be bearish, as it will create a greenhouse effect and help push the crop without putting much stress on the plants. Of course, all it would take for this forecast to turn bullish would be for the temps to be just a little warmer than expected or the rain a little less than expected."
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06/24/2022 SOURCE: agfundernews.com
Cargill will enroll US cotton growers in its RegenConnect program that pays farmers for implementing soil health practices.
Cargill will pay cotton growers to implement regen ag on their farms
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06/24/2022 SOURCE: www.grassley.senate.gov
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is requesting an update from Surgeon General Vivek Murthy...
Grassley Presses Surgeon General for Update on Rural Mental Health Resources | U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
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Nancy Kavazanjian
Topics: Livestock/Meat, Dairy, Food/Nutrition,
Meat, Milk From Gene-Edited Cows Safe to Eat? New Study Says 'Yes'
A recent study examined the nutritional composition of meat and milk derived from gene-edited cattle bred to be hornless. The two-year-long project provided further evidence vindicating the safe use
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Nancy Kavazanjian
Topics: Weather,
Rare ‘triple’ La Niña climate event looks likely — what does the future hold?
Nature - Meteorologists are forecasting a third consecutive year of La Niña. Some researchers say similar conditions could become more common as the planet warms.
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Nancy Kavazanjian
Topics: Rice, Agriculture Global, Poultry,
How the wild jungle fowl became the chicken
New studies propose surprisingly late date, and link to rice growing, for chicken domestication
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06/23/2022 SOURCE: www.usda.gov
WASHINGTON, June 22, 2022 – "USDA’s child nutrition programs provide nutritious meals to America’s children. The school and other nutrition professionals who make these meals possible need additional resources and continued flexibilities as they grapple with the ongoing challenges presented by the pandemic. The deal announced yesterday by Chairwoman Stabenow and Ranking Member Boozman and Chairman Scott and Ranking Member Foxx would ease uncertainty and bring a measure of relief to our schools, summer sites and child care feeding programs.
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Congressional Deal for Child Nutrition
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06/23/2022 SOURCE: www.farminguk.com
The UK pig sector reduced antibiotic use by 17% in 2021 despite farmers experiencing an extremely challenging year, new figures show.
Pig sector antibiotic use falls again despite challenging year
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