Lydia Johnson

Sen. Roger Marshall, R‑Kan., is introducing legislation to block tariffs on phosphate fertilizer, saying the move would help lower costs for U.S. growers.

The Trump administration is keeping details on preparations for the president’s trip to China closely guarded.

Big Oil and ag groups are trying to rally lawmakers to support a new year-round E15 measure that a coalition of independent refiners says isn't acceptable. 

A proposed E15 amendment to a House farm bill is drawing widespread cheers from farm and biofuel groups. 

After months of political wrangling and legislative dead ends, a bipartisan group of lawmakers is moving ahead with a plan to get more corn-based fuel into American cars.

President Donald Trump is extending a ceasefire with Iran that was set to end today. In a social media post Tuesday, he said Pakistan, which is supporting negotiations, asked the U.S. to hold off attacks and that the ceasefire will last indefinitely until Iranian officials submit a new proposal. The blockade on ships heading to Iranian ports will continue, however, he said.

Cacilie Williams joined the California Environmental Protection Agency as special assistant to the secretary at the CalEPA. Newsom also appointed Alicia de la Garza as deputy director of public affairs at the California Department of Fish and Wildlife

Illinois Rep. Eric Sorensen introduced a bipartisan bill to provide USDA grants and low-interest loans to expand U.S. fertilizer production and improve storage capacity for companies that hold less than the fourth-largest share of the fertilizer market.  

The American Sugarbeet Growers Association named Zack Clark as incoming CEO and executive vice president. Kate Thompson joined the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association as director of government affairs. Danielle Cummins joined Farm Credit East as legislative affairs officer. The National Council of Agricultural Employers elected Jeanne Malitz to the executive committee as secretary.