AgGateway has released an updated version of Modus, the most widely used lab test data exchange standard in the agriculture industry. Modus v2 offers enhanced test method lists allowing soil test labs, retailers, researchers, software providers, and suppliers a more accurate and seamless way to exchange lab test data. The original Modus system was independently released in 2014 and rapidly …
Groundwork BioAg Expands Rootella Portfolio
Groundwork BioAg, the leading manufacturer of mycorrhizal inoculants, will be feature its Rootella portfolio products at next week’s Commodity Classic in Denver. The portfolio includes Rootella L, Rootella X, and the newly released Rootella Forte powder, which are designed to extend plant root systems, significantly improving nutrient uptake and crop resilience. Importantly, farmers using Rootella have reported phosphorus application reductions …
NCGA President Hopeful for Year-Round E15
It’s been 15 years since E15 was approved by the Environmental Protection Agency for use in most vehicles on the road today, yet it is still not available nationwide on a year-round basis. “And you know when you think about it’s ridiculous,” said Illinois farmer and National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) President Kenneth Hartman Jr. at the National Ethanol Conference …
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 …
MyLand Announces Washington State Program for Soil Health
Soil health innovator MyLand has just announced a new $4.8 million dollar program in Washington State to enhance soil health. The program is funded in combination by the Washington State Department of Agriculture and Washington State Department of Commerce and focuses on supporting sustainable agricultural practices and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. MyLand’s new program, aiming to cover 9,000 acres in …
Rep. Feenstra Champions E15 and 45Z to Help Farmers
One of ethanol’s champions in Congress visited the National Ethanol Conference this week to chat with members of the industry and Renewable Fuels Association president and CEO Geoff Cooper about many issues, including his strong support of nationwide, year-round E15. Feenstra said it was frustrating to get so close with the inclusion of the provision in the Continuing Resolution in …
RFA CEO on the State of the Ethanol Industry
As is tradition, the 30th annual National Ethanol Conference kicked off with the State of the Industry address from Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper, who highlighted the industry’s pivotal role in American agriculture and outlined how ethanol can once again help the farm sector thrive in the face of current economic challenges. Cooper reflected on the industry’s …
Secretary Rollins Goes to Work at USDA
After being confirmed by the Senate yesterday, Brooke Rollins was immediately sworn in as the 33rd U.S. Secretary of Agriculture by Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Clarence Thomas in a private ceremony today at the Supreme Court building. “It is the honor of a lifetime to serve as the nation’s thirty-third Secretary of Agriculture — and a privilege …
Brooke Rollins Confirmed as Agriculture Secretary
Brooke Rollins of Texas was confirmed as the 33rd Secretary of Agriculture Thursday by 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 Institute. She has …
Agri-Pulse Summit to Focus on Taxes, Trade and Technology
“Navigating Taxes, Trade and Technology: What’s Ahead for Food & Agriculture?” is the theme for the annual Agri-Pulse Ag & Food Policy Summit coming up next month on St. Patrick’s Day in Washington, D.C. This must-attend annual event will feature keynote speakers and panelists focused on these topics as well as provide time for networking with industry leaders. Agri-Pulse Founder …