…remained unchanged since 1986 to allow for consistent price comparisons. Follow AFBF on social media: Twitter, @FarmBureau; Facebook, @AmericanFarmBureau; and Instagram, @AmericanFarmBureau. Source: American Farm Bureau Federation Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…
U.S. and South Korea Reach Agreement on Guaranteed Market Access for American Rice
…largest volume of guaranteed market access for rice in Korea that the United States has ever enjoyed,” said Ambassador Lighthizer. “It will prove enormously beneficial for American producers and their customers in…
The Western View: November is Veterans Month
…to thank a veteran, be the kind of American worth fighting for. A veteran is someone who felt the call of duty and put their life on hold to wear…
USDA Issues Second Tranche of Market Facilitation Program
…second relief strategy to support American agricultural producers while the Administration continues to work on free, fair, and reciprocal trade deals to open more markets to help American farmers compete…
Brazil’s Implementation of Tariff Rate Quota for Wheat a Win for American Farmers
…the Administration’s advocacy for American farmers and will allow our wheat exporters to compete on a level playing field,” said Ambassador Lighthizer. “We look forward to increased exports of American…
American Poultry Farmers Regain Access to China
U.S. poultry exports expected to top $1 billion annually (USDA) – United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue released the following statement on China’s decision…
Round Two of 2019 MFP Payments to Be Issued in Coming Weeks
…$15 billion has been provided since 2018 to support American farmers and ranchers affected by ongoing trade tensions. While the MFP payments have been helpful in mitigating some of the…
Western View: Will California Take Over PG&E?
…folks in other states? There’s also the matter of trusting the state to properly handle funds. That gas tax was increased to pay for road repairs, but the fund is…
Assistance Sought in Kincade Fire Relief Effort
…donations made will go directly to farmers, ranchers, and their livestock. American AgCredit offered to provide matching funds up to $25,000 for all donations that are made through the fundraising…
‘Phase One’ of Chinese Trade Deal Encounters Another Hurdle
…worth of American agricultural products over the next year, with the potential for increasing sales as negotiations continue to progress. Earlier in the month, China announced that it would purchase…
New Map Shows How Food Moves Through U.S.
A team from the University of Illinois recently developed the first high-resolution map of the American food supply chain. The map provides a comprehensive look at how food such as fruits and vegetables,…
BQA Campaign Seeks Greater Understanding of Industry Efforts
Strengthening the link between beef industry, consumers (NCBA) – About 85 percent of U.S. beef today comes from Beef Quality Assurance (BQA)-certified farmers or ranchers. But do American consumers know…
Domestic Hemp Production Program Becoming Official
The U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program has officially been developed and will be the regulatory framework that American hemp production will be based upon. The interim final rule will formalize…
Kincade Blazes Through Sonoma County, Final Grape Harvest Challenged
…Butte and Solano counties. Those fires led to the evacuation of thousands of residents, who returned to fallen homes, businesses and burned farmland. The Kincade Fire which started less than a…























