Farmers and ranchers are receiving less than $0.12 for every Thanksgiving food dollar spent, according to a document from the National Farmers Union (NFU). The Thanksgiving Special of the NFU’s…
Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance Outlines Policy Recommendations
…Federation (AFBF), Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, and National Farmers Union. FACA has grown to include the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, National Alliance…
Disappointing Table Olive Harvest Highlights Deeper Industry Issues
…from places like Spain, Morocco, and Argentina.” IMPORT RULES NEGATIVELY IMPACT CALIFORNIA GROWERS The European conglomerate Dcoop acquired 20 percent ownership in Bell-Carter Foods in 2018. That allowed the company…
EU Moves Forward with Increased Tariffs on American Goods
The European Union (EU) has announced that it will be moving forward with increased tariffs on U.S. goods. Tariffs will be imposed on nearly $4 billion worth of American imports….
India’s Dairy Producers Work to Block Trade Deal with U.S.
…as the U.S., the European Union, and China. Officials in India have said that dairy is essentially off the table when it comes to trade agreements. Dairy has been a…
EU Prepared to Impose Tariffs on American Goods After WTO Decision
The World Trade Organization (WTO) recently granted permission for the European Union (EU) to impose tariffs on American goods. European officials are considering the implementation of the tariffs in response…
Legislation Introduced to Enhance Meat Processing Infrastructure
…Union. The Strengthening Local Processing Act will increase the federal share of costs related to state inspection from 50 to 65 percent. The bill would also increase the cost-share for…
Continuing Resolution Signed, CCC To Be Replenished
…market and climate data,” National Farmers Union President Rob Larew said in a press release. “These services are always essential but are particularly so right now as we all cope…
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Encouraging Industry Members to Enroll
…is to have more than half of U.S. producers participating in the program by 2025. “Consumers want more transparency when it comes to the products they purchase, and the European…
Stopgap Funding Bill with Farming Support Moves Forward
…stopgap funding bill that would prevent such a shutdown, and we hope that the Senate will follow their lead,” National Farmers Union President Rob Larew said in a press release….
HEALS Act Proposes $20 Million in Coronavirus Relief
…“It’s clear that farmers require additional support to stay solvent, and the HEALS Act is an important step toward providing that support,” National Farmers Union President Rob Larew said in…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Reaches 50 Million Boxes Delivered
…packed in boxes, which reduces the number of volunteers needed to work at each event.” Walter Schweitzer, Montana Farmers Union: “The coronavirus pandemic hit our farmers and ranchers hard. Our…
Pruning Roses Can Be Intimidating
…structure that sprout from below the bud union, remove them as close to the main root cane as possible. Saw off old woody canes as close to the bud union…
USDA Misses Deadline on Origin of Livestock Rule
…including the Organic Farmers Association, California Certified Organic Farmers, National Organic Coalition, and the National Farmers Union sent a letter calling on lawmakers to enforce their mandate for NOP to…