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EPA’s new model is designed to address previously identified shortfalls in the R&D GREET model and how it calculated lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions. The new approach accounts for all emissions from farm to fuel.

USDA-FSIS said it collected 30 samples from “states with dairy cattle herds that had tested positive for the H5N1 influenza virus at the time of sample collection.” No virus particles were found to be present.

According to FDA, the additional testing confirms the safety of the commercial milk supply with what it calls substantial data. The tests were done on 297 samples of milk from 38 states.

Changes to farming regulations as well as increased agricultural imports have spurred farmer protests across the European Union over the last year or so. Their efforts may affect the EU Parliamentary elections in June.

Iowa State University Extension research shows weeds not controlled after the V2 growth stage can reduce yields by up to 1% per day. Uncontrolled weeds can also contribute to harvest difficulties and weed seed banks.

Be diligent to keep pesky and invasive weeds out of your field boundaries. Otherwise, those weeds can produce seed and drift to additional acres in future years.

Not much was left in the communities of Sulphur and Holdenville, Okla., after killer tornados struck the towns located southeast of Oklahoma City. In Holdenville, two people died in the twister, including an infant.

The IRS and DOE released guidance on using corn ethanol for SAF. However, in our opinion the IRS guidance has little value for corn farmers in 2024.

Landus announces the launch of its latest technology-focused initiative, Conduit, which will offer zero-interest loans on inputs and more, as well as former FBN executive Amol Deshpande’s addition to the team.