…farmers, ranchers and the businesses supporting our rural communities depend on these hardworking individuals to ensure we remain a productive, food-secure nation. That is why we need comprehensive immigration reform…
NACD Responds to Approval of EPA Spending Bills
…the FY 2016 enacted level and $315 million above the president’s budget request. Unfortunately, the House bill does not include a provision to reform the way wildfire suppression is funded,…
Trump Talks California Agriculture
…Arena. It was the first time any of the presidential candidates has spoken directly on California agricultural issues. He made big promises on water, and kept to his immigration platform….
CFBF Seeks Movement on Drought Bills
…variety of issues important to farmers and ranchers, including challenges with finding enough seasonal employees and the need for immigration reform that would provide a legal foreign workforce for agriculture….
Grants to Help Ag Producers Increase Value of Their Products
…rural America over the past six years, while achieving meaningful reform and billions of dollars in savings for taxpayers. Since 2009, USDA Rural Development has invested $11 billion to start…
Animal Nutrition, Growth Grants
…while achieving meaningful reform and billions of dollars in savings for taxpayers. Since enactment, USDA has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster…
Biofuel Trade Groups, Companies Commend Senators’ Action
…policy reform and a proactive grassroots campaign, Growth Energy promotes reducing greenhouse gas emissions, expanding the use of ethanol in gasoline, decreasing our dependence on foreign oil, and creating American…
Historic Agreements for U.S.-Cuba Agriculture Sectors
…While most U.S. commercial activities are prohibited, the Trade Sanctions Reform Act (TSRA) of 2000 permits the export of U.S. agricultural commodities, though U.S. agricultural exports to Cuba are limited…
National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day
…but in New York City, in 1762. Over the next 100 years, Irish immigration to the United States exploded. The new wave of immigrants brought their own food traditions, including…
Agri View: Elections and Choices
…We also had many chime in with milk prices, climate change and immigration. All important agricultural issues impacting our ag community. Here are the poll results: Trade – 13% WOTUS-…
USDA Announces $58.25 Million to Protect Ag and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…achieving meaningful reform and billions of dollars in savings for taxpayers. Since enactment, USDA has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief…
CCM Responds to Introduction of Feinstein Water Bill
Senator Dianne Feinstein introduced a revised drought relief water bill that puts California one step closer to comprehensive water policy reform, according to California Citrus Mutual (CCM) President Joel Nelsen….
Citrus Greening Grants Awarded
…can be found online. The Farm Bill builds on historic economic gains in rural America over the past six years, while achieving meaningful reform and billions of dollars in savings…
Grants for Food Safety and Plant Health Improvements
…The Farm Bill builds on historic economic gains in rural America over the past six years, while achieving meaningful reform and billions of dollars in savings for taxpayers. Since enactment,…