The Trump Administration announced its $12 billion plan to help farmers struggling under the escalating trade wars. Politico says there are still important details to be worked out, including just …
Not All Reactions to Trade Assistance Are Positive
The President’s plan to aid farmers in the midst of the trade war is not sitting well with several groups, including a number of Republicans in Congress. Senator Ron Johnson …
U.S., EU to Talk Trade
President Donald Trump says the U.S. and the European Union should drop all tariffs, subsidies, and barriers. This comes as EU trade officials were set to meet with him on …
EPA Approves Sorghum Oil for Biofuels
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler approved sorghum as an eligible feedstock under the Renewable Fuels Standard. The announcement marks a significant step toward leveling the playing field for …
Eliminating Antibiotic Use Would Cost Cattlemen $1.8 Billion
Kansas State University recently announced the results of a study on the economic impact of treating high-risk groups of animals with antimicrobials. They undertook the study to contribute to the …
Livestock Groups Highlight Misuse of Environmental Laws
Cattle and sheep producers warned Congress that environmental laws are increasingly being misused by fringe activist groups and pose a growing threat to grazing on federal lands. The House Oversight …
Groups Comment on Farmer Aid Package
American Farm Bureau Federation The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “The $12 billion package of agricultural assistance announced by the administration will …
House Vote on Guest Worker Bill in Doubt
House Republican leaders appear to be going back on a promise to hold a vote ahead of the August recess on a conservative immigration bill that includes a new guest-worker …
Higher Inventory and Tariffs Impacting Cattle Markets
The USDA released the Cattle Inventory, July Cattle on Feed, and July Livestock Slaughter reports last week. The Cattle Inventory report provides the first real estimate of the 2018 calf …
One Week Left to Complete Census of Agriculture
The National Ag Statistics Service is ending all of its data collection for the 2017 Census of Agriculture on July 31. Anyone who received the Census questionnaire is required by …
Benefits of Sustainably Harvesting Non-timber Forest Products
A new report by USDA Forest Service researchers provides science-based information to help decision-makers, practitioners, and researchers to promote the sustainable harvest of non-timber forest products. The Assessment of Nontimber Forest …
Survey Shows US Chicken Consumption Remains Strong
More than nine in ten consumers purchase chicken regularly U.S. chicken consumption remains high, and consumers are hungry for more information about the chicken they purchase, according to a new …
Senate to Hold Trade Hearing This Week
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer will be the only witness to give testimony during a hearing this week before a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee. Lighthizer is one of the key Trump …
Republicans Introduce New Immigration Bill in House
Republicans in the House of Representatives have introduced a new immigration bill that they say will benefit agriculture. A Pro Farmer report says the Agriculture and Legal Workforce Act would …