The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) recently submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) calling for changes to hemp regulation. The Interim Final Regulations on Establishment of a…
E.M. Tharp and World Ag Expo® “We Believe in Growing” Scholarship Winners Announced
…that my success was because of these organizations. Throughout the wisdom of my advisors and the trust many people had in me, I can say that 4-H and FFA organizations…
FDA Stall Tactics Hurting U.S. Agriculture
…reduction in the need for antibiotic use, to other countries and jeopardizing hundreds of thousands of American jobs.” A published FDA analysis of the research project involving two gene edited calves…
Secretary Perdue Details Trade Barriers to Overcome in EU
…the U.S. protocol for treating chicken is a widely used method and American consumers do not appear to have any kind of issue with it. “We believe that the pathogen…
NPPC Applauds House Passage of Ag Inspectors Bill
…animal disease, but we must remain vigilant. Today’s vote represents a tremendous victory for our farmers, consumers and the American economy. We thank Congressional leadership, led by Rep. Filemon Vela…
Secretary Perdue on President Trump’s State of the Union Address
…when it comes to striking stronger trade agreements, eliminating burdensome regulations, strengthening the economy for all Americans, and making our country strong again,” said Secretary Perdue. “President Trump is delivering…
Nufarm Will Soon Market Goal 2XL and GoalTender Herbicides
…Greenville, Mississippi, the company is strategically located with three manufacturing sites to serve the North American channel with planning and precision. This includes high-speed formulation and packaging, versatile bulk or…
California Cattle Council Seeking Industry Input on Strategic Plan
…commitment of producers to trust us really seriously. We’ve got a great Council that represents all sectors and I think every one of us wants to see this money out…
Farm Bankruptcies Rose in 2019
Recent court data put together by the American Farm Bureau Federation showed farm bankruptcies jumped by almost 20 percent last year. Overall, there were almost 600 Chapter 12 family farm…
USMCA Signing ‘Good Day for American Agriculture’
…also realists eager to see results – especially for our dairy and wheat producers,” said American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall. “We know it will take time for the new…
2020 Plant and Soil Conference Coming Up in Fresno
Registration is available for the upcoming California Plant and Soil Conference, happening February 4 and 5 in Fresno. The California chapter of the American Society of Agronomy (CA-ASA) is presenting…
Connection Between Increased U.S. Hop Production and Craft Brewing
…of America shows that hop production has now grown expansively out of the three states that have historically been responsible for the majority of American hop production, to now include…
Ag Groups Applaud New WOTUS Rule Definition
…been regulated. “President Trump is restoring the rule of law and empowering Americans by removing undue burdens and strangling regulations from the backs of our productive farmers, ranchers, and rural…
Third Tranche of MFP Payments ‘Will Be Imminent’
…increased tariffs. After speaking at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting in Texas, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue explained to reporters that the payments will indeed be issued….