…vital time as our country reengages in a discussion about the future of our immigration system. Reform is essential to the long-term viability of American agriculture, which is unique among…
Perdue Nominated as Ag Secretary; Ag Groups Show Support
…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 land.” Perdue is a…
Make-up of Family Farms
…small family farms. “That means they have gross revenues of less than 350-thousand-dollars and they make up 90-percent of the farm count and they operate about half the farmland. But…
Farm Leaders Taking Part in Inaugural Parade Friday
Leadership from national farm organizations will represent agriculture during the inaugural parade for President-elect Donald Trump Friday. Several agriculture association leaders will drive tractors in the parade, including American Farm…
Funding to Support Agricultural Education at 1890s Land-grant Institutions
…for African-Americans and other underrepresented student populations. This funding opportunity aligns with NIFA’s strategic goal to develop human capital, communities and a diverse workforce through research, education, extension and engagement…
CRB Researcher Honored with Presidential Award
…House Administration places on encouraging and accelerating American innovation to grow our economy and tackle our greatest challenges. The awards, established by President Clinton in 1996, select researchers for their…
Agri View: Guayule Crop
…changing. Most of the people involved say it is a practical thing to do. After all, Americans use more rubber products than any other country. Think about automobile tires. Well…
Tom Vilsack to Take Helm of U.S. Dairy Export Council
…with the dynamic team at USDEC as well as agriculture, food industry and key stakeholders at home and abroad to advance the council’s mission and strengthen trust in American dairy.”…
Ad Recognizes Trump Leadership on Biofuels
…Organization (BIO). “President-elect Trump’s commitment to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) will drive economic growth across the country, creating jobs, and strengthening our energy security. These are goals every American…
‘Valley’s Gold’ Gets National Exposure
…with a group at the American Farm Bureau Federation Conference (AFBF) earlier this month. FCFB was recognized by the AFBF when it won a County Activities of Excellence (CAE) award…
Senate Resolution Would Roll Back WOTUS
…authority of both the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers authority to regulate water, which is already written into the Clean Water Act. Almost 100 percent of the American…
Agriculture Groups Press Trump on Cuba
…products to our neighbor could significantly strengthen an industry which supports 17 million American jobs.” The letter also says Trump’s support would pave the way for the Cuban people to…
January Crop Production Report
…2017, included the commodities: Cotton – American Pima production is estimated at 490 thousand bales for 2016, up 36 percent from 2015. Harvested acreage is estimated at 154 thousand acres….
Changes Aimed at Ending the Inhumane Practice of Horse Soring
…of action devices and pads (with certain exceptions) are consistent with recommendations made by the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Association of Equine Practitioners, and leading industry standards for…