…further negotiations on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, as well as expanded access in China. Expanded trade will help to drive higher commodity prices, additional farm income and agribusiness…
NGB and ASTA Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference
Join the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) and National Garden Bureau (NGB) for the ASTA Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference, January 30 – February 2, 2016 at the Disneyland Hotel…
Farm Bureau Delegates Chart a Course for 2016
…sway public opinion regarding rules that are open for public comment, whether by social media or other means. International Trade Delegates reaffirmed support for fair and open world trade that…
Georgia Farmer Elected American Farm Bureau President
…2016 American Farm Bureau annual convention in Orlando, Florida. Farm Bureau members will gather for the 98th AFBF Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show, Jan. 6-10, 2017, in Phoenix, Arizona….
Transparency Key to Building Consumer Trust
…Center for Food Integrity’s Charlie Arnot told farmers and ranchers from across the country during a workshop at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 97th Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show….
Allergens and Security Top List of Food Safety Concerns
…security practices, Nationwide’s Lance Reeve told workshop attendees at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 97th Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show. Reeve is senior risk management consultant-food safety for Nationwide…
Agri View: Check First
…your food. If you’re looking to avoid drive-through nightmares, a new study from QSR magazine, a fast-food industry trade publication, sheds light on which chains are failing to deliver. To…
Town Hall Meeting With Tom Vilsack and Bob Stallman Focuses on Farm Policy
…and IDEAg Trade Show. “It’s very important for AFBF and USDA to have a good working relationship, and we do.” Stallman said. “We’ve worked together on a lot of issues…
Barbara Corcoran Gives Farmers Tips for Taking Charge of Their Brand
Acclaimed real estate mogul and “Shark Tank” investor Barbara Corcoran addressed farmers and ranchers at the closing session of the 97th American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade…
Women in Agriculture Are a Big Deal – #AFBF16
…97th Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade Show. The WLC is continuing to engage women by offering programs to help them develop their communication and leadership skills, empowering them to continue…
California Among State Farm Bureaus Honored for Excellence at #AFBF16
State Farm Bureaus were presented awards at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 97th Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show. The awards recognized their excellence in membership achievement and implementation of…
Stallman to Farmers and Ranchers: Stand Up and Be Counted
…President Bob Stallman told members at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 97th Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show. Stallman’s address – his last after 16 years as the head of…
Outstanding, Creative County Farm Bureau Programs Honored at #AFBF16
…program is part of AFBF’s 97th Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show. The CAE program acknowledges and shares successful county Farm Bureau programs and activities. The awards are based on…
Exports to South Africa
…the strongest in history for agricultural trade, with U.S. agricultural product exports totaling $911.4 billion since 2009. Strong agricultural exports contribute to a positive U.S. trade balance, create jobs and…