…became a pre-requisite for whether Congress could provide a policy to cotton producers to help respond to the ongoing financial and trade policy challenges,” Lee said. “There was no rationale…
California Leopold Conservation Award® Seeks Nominees
…state’s limited water supplies, to loss of habitat and wildlife, California’s environment continues to face big challenges,” said Ashley Boren, Executive Director of award co-sponsor Sustainable Conservation. “More than half…
Farm Bureau Responds to President’s Tax Plan
…the unique financial challenges we face. Farm Bureau welcomes a pro-business approach to tax reform, but any tax reform proposal must treat all businesses fairly. Most farm and ranch businesses…
Funding to Support the Agricultural Sciences
…and advances agricultural research, education, and extension and promotes transformative discoveries that solve societal challenges. NIFA support for the best and brightest scientists and extension personnel has resulted in user-inspired,…
USDA Announces $4.8 Million Available to Support Food Safety Outreach Program
…growth over the course of the program. NIFA invests in and advances agricultural research, education, and extension and promotes transformative discoveries that solve societal challenges. NIFA support for the best…
AFBF’s President Duvall Joins in Historic White House Ag Roundtable
Duvall During a meeting with farmers and ranchers, President Donald Trump pledged that his administration, including newly installed Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, would work to address critical challenges faced…
Sonny Perdue Sworn in as 31st U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
…has spent his whole life understanding and solving the challenges our farmers face, and he is going to deliver big results for all Americans who earn their living off the…
Ag Groups Pleased With Perdue Confirmation
…these challenges against the backdrop of the biggest drop in farm prices and income we’ve seen in decades. But just like America’s farmers and ranchers, I know Secretary Perdue isn’t…
Renewable Fuels Standard Heads to Court
The Environmental Protection Agency will be in Washington D.C. Circuit court starting Monday (April 24) as the court hears oral challenges to the 2014-2016 Renewable Fuels Standard Volumes. Politico’s Morning…
Funding to Educate the Future Agricultural Science Workforce
…now an assistant professor at a major research university. NIFA invests in and advances agricultural research, education, and extension and promotes transformative discoveries that solve societal challenges. NIFA support for…
Deadline to Apply for Funding to Grow the Bioeconomy June 28th
…invests in and advances agricultural research, education, and extension and promotes transformative discoveries that solve societal challenges. NIFA support for the best and brightest scientists and extension personnel has resulted…
$6.3 Million in Funding Available for Resilient Agroecosystems-July 13 Deadline
…them address the challenges ahead.” AFRI is America’s flagship competitive grants programs for addressing critical societal issues through the food and agricultural sciences. The long-term goal of the AFRI Resilient…
NMPF Recognizes Members of Congress for Focusing Attention on Dairy Workforce Needs
As discussions over immigration policy continue on Capitol Hill, the National Milk Producers Federation thanked members of both the House and Senate for working to address the unique labor challenges…
Tom Nassif Wins Agriculturalist of the Year Award
…challenges, among many other accomplishments. “Looking at the list of past recipients of this award, I am humbled to be considered among these legendary and iconic names,” said Tom Nassif….