NFU Frustrated by Dow/DuPont Merger

Taylor HillmanGeneral

…the number of agriculture companies selling seed and crop protection technologies to family farmers from only six to five. “The federal government has shown its willingness to approve giant acquisitions…

U.S. Cotton Sector Facing Difficult Economic Conditions

Taylor HillmanCotton

Cotton industry leaders testified here today that Congress’ and the administration’s assistance are crucial for U.S. cotton to weather the current economic and regulatory climate. In the “stress in cotton…

NCBA on WTO COOL Tariffs

Taylor HillmanCattle, General

…to the entire U.S. economy. “America’s cattlemen and women produce the best beef in the world, but we do not support this mandate from the federal government to market our…

FSMA Seminar to Help Growers with Regulations

Taylor HillmanGeneral

…event this month to help growers and others understand the new Food Safety Modernization Act. It’s hosting an informational meeting on December 17th with speakers from the Food and Drug

Climate Change Report – USDA

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…report on behalf of the 13 federal agencies of the U.S. Global Change Research Program. Thirty-one authors and contributors prepared the report, representing 19 federal, academic, nongovernmental, and intergovernmental institutions…

Vilsack Addresses Global Food Security and Climate Change at COP21 in Paris

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…a side event highlighting environmental progress and economic opportunities in agriculture. In partnership with the White House Council on Environmental Quality, Secretary Vilsack announced a new report highlighting the Administration’s…