A bipartisan group of 39 senators sent a letter to the EPA Thursday calling on the agency to increase biodiesel blending levels in upcoming volume obligations.

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Aug. 24, 2018: Senators call for increased biodiesel RVO

The leader of the nation’s rural electric co-ops says their infrastructure could be utilized in the deployment of rural broadband.

Aug. 23, 2018: NRECA exploring relationship between co-ops, rural broadband

The Department of Transportation is considering a rulemaking process that could lead to changes in the Hours of Service regulations that govern time truckers can spend behind the wheel.

Aug. 22, 2018: DOT looking into Hours of Service rulemaking

An ag lobbyist says farmers frustrated with the administration’s trade policies shouldn’t take it easy on President Trump simply because he’s a Republican.

Aug. 21, 2018: Farmers urged to ignore party affiliation over trade frustrations

A handful of groups are calling on the Department of Agriculture to implement stricter standards for meat products bearing “Product of USA” on their packaging.

Aug. 20, 2018: Groups call for stricter 'Product of USA' label standards

Commissioners from the Federal Communications Commission were before the Senate Commerce Committee on Thursday, and they received a bipartisan rebuke for their current coverage mapping.

Aug. 17, 2018: Senators urge FCC action on rural broadband

After what the group felt was a satisfactory development in Montana, R-CALF is seeking to expand their efforts to force producers to opt in to contributing to additional state beef checkoffs.

Aug. 16, 2018: R-CALF steps up legal efforts on beef checkoff

An exemption for livestock haulers from federal trucking regulations expires at the end of September, meaning lawmakers will need to act in the next month if the relief is to continue.

Aug. 15, 2018: September action needed on trucking issue

Tariffs against U.S. pork products are starting showing signs of long-term damage to the industry.

Aug. 14, 2018: Trade issues showing signs in pork sector

More tariffs on U.S. exports are set to go into effect next week, and American farmers and ranchers are growing increasingly concerned about how the trade war with China will impact their businesses.

Agriculture concerns grow over tariff 'ping pong'

A new food label called “The Bee Better Certification” is intended to help consumers identify which foods have been grown and produced in pollinator-friendly ways.

August 10, 2018: New “Bee Better” Certification intended to help identify pollinator-friendly farms

USDA has approved the sale of a landmark new insurance policy for dairy producers. Sign-up will begin on October 9th for the Dairy Revenue Protection policy, and coverage will be available for the first quarter of 2019.

August 9, 2018: Farm Bureau Federation announces new Dairy Revenue Protection insurance for 2019

On Monday, the Public Lands Council President David Elliason said the group is hoping western ranchers can run their sheep on vacant allotments to help relieve some of the upset from issues like wildfires and battles with environmental groups.

August 8, 2018: Public Lands Council calls for NEPA reform and opening sheep grazing allotments

A compromise in the House of Representatives was set to lead to action on an ag immigration package in July, but that didn’t happen. Now, a key lawmaker in the conversation wants to keep the issue from fading away.

Aug. 7, 2018 Newhouse hoping for more immigration dialogue

A string of nuisance lawsuits in North Carolina has ag leaders there sounding the alarm of what such litigation could mean for production agriculture.

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