…includes groups such as the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), Western Growers, and the United Fresh Produce Association, sent a letter to Senate leaders calling for action on farm labor…
Chinese Trade Deal to Be Signed in Coming Weeks
…much China will truly purchase as part of the agreement. Historically, American agricultural exports to China have never been more than $26 billion in any single year. With China looking…
As World Celebrates New Year, American Cattlemen Celebrate New Trade Deals
…American cattle producers had two big reasons to celebrate. That’s because the New Year brings new opportunities and better access to two of our major export markets: Japan and the…
Legislation for Agricultural Voice in Drone Policy Progressing Slowly
…yet to include a representative from the agriculture or forestry sector since it was created in 2016. The legislation has the support of a number of organizations, including the American…
Reviewing the Impact of Numerous 2019 Trade Developments
…China, but the relationship between the two counties appears to be on the mend. There are expectations for China to purchase approximately $50 billion in American farm products under the…
U.S. Poultry Companies Poised for Success in China
…early 2020 for the first time in nearly five years. Several American companies are already making preparation to make significant headway into the reopened market. “China is an important export…
Sterile NOW Project Gets Major Funding in Appropriations Bill
…for additional federal funding, including the Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA), The Almond Alliance, and others while being led by The American Pistachio Growers. WAPA said in a release that…
Historic Finish for Chico State Livestock Judging Team
…State Livestock Judging Team made history after coming in third in the nation at the North American International Livestock Exposition Judging Competition in Louisville, Kentucky. The victory marks the best…
Celebrating An American Christmas
The Christmas season we all celebrate seems ancient, a timeless amalgam of snow sleighs, Christmas carols, beautiful cards, and bell-ringing Santas, and so much more that Christmas has come to…
Broadband Map Fix Will Reveal Needs
…we target resources where they are needed most,” said American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. “Farm Bureau thanks members of the House who worked diligently to pass this legislation…
Farm System Reform Act Looks to Overhaul Animal Agriculture
…LLC, the Indiana Farmers Union, and the American Grassfed Association. “I have seen first-hand how hard it is to challenge the multinational corporations who control the meat industry,” Kansas Rancher…
Strong Year for U.S. Cotton Exports
…Vice President of Economics and Policy Analysis for the National Cotton Council, Dr. Jody Campiche said that it has been a record year for American cotton exports. “USDA did not…
Groups Respond to Passage of USMCA
…“The USMCA will bring benefits throughout the food chain,” he said. “Stronger ties with our North American neighbors will help California farmers, ranchers and agricultural businesses. The agreement will also…
USMCA Vote Moves Deal Closer to Ratification
…in the growth of the North American market and will strengthen our trading relationships with Canada and Mexico, which are our number-one and number-two export markets, respectively,” American Farm Bureau…