…seven Central American countries, led by mainstay markets Honduras and Guatemala, as well as in Chile. After a difficult first half, exports to Colombia have rebounded significantly in the past…
South Korea Agrees to U.S. Egg Imports
…it had “completed discussions regarding shell-egg exports to South Korea.” It’s good news for American producers who are coping with an oversupply of eggs that is driving down prices. From…
U.S.-Cuba Agricultural Trade Poised for Growth
…relations with Cuba could mean for American farmers and ranchers’ bottom lines. Dr. Steven Zahniser, an economist at the Agriculture Department’s Economic Research Service, set the stage by reviewing what…
Food Safety Rules Challenge Farmers on Several Fronts
…across the country during the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2017 Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade Show. Food Safety Rules Challenge Farmers on Several Fronts Signed into law in January 2011,…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Board Appointments
…and promotion programs, visit www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/research-promotion. American Egg Board Appointments Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has appointed eight members and nine alternates to the American Egg Board for the 2017-2018 term. All…
Farmers Urge Their Peers to Define ‘Sustainability’ for Themselves
…experts told participants at the 2017 American Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade Show. Row crop farmer Katie Heger encouraged farmers and ranchers not to shy away from…
Smithfield Cutting Back on Gestation Crates
…is also the leader in numerous packaged meats categories with popular brands including Smithfield®, Eckrich®, Nathan’s Famous®, Farmland®, Armour®, Cook’s®, John Morrell®, Gwaltney®, Kretschmar®, Margherita®, Curly’s®, Carando®, Healthy Ones®, Krakus®,…
Agri View: Slow Trade
…trade deal with Cuba that U.S. farmers had hoped for. It was supposed to be a huge financial boost for the American farmer and do great wonders for the Cuban…
Entrepreneurs Share Insights for Taking on Investors
…The summit, held during the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2017 Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade Show, connects ag entrepreneurs with investment associates from venture capital funds, accelerator programs and Rural…
Farm Bureau Distinguished Service and Founders Awards: Bob Stallman and James Quinn Honored
The American Farm Bureau Federation presented its highest honors, the Distinguished Service Award to Bob Stallman and the Farm Bureau Founders Award to James Quinn, posthumously, during AFBF’s 2017 Annual…
Farm Bureau President to Congress: Slash Regulations, Reform Immigration/Ag Labor
AFBF Pres. Zippy Duvall American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall and thousands of Farm Bureau members today asked Congress to pass sweeping reform of regulations that burden the lives…
Farm Bureau Women Focusing on Leadership in 2017
…She made her remarks to the American Farm Bureau Women at AFBF’s 2017 Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade Show in Phoenix, which runs through Jan. 11. “Take advantage of every…
Farm Groups Touting Benefits of Agricultural Trade
…farmers. Echoing points made in NMPF’s own letter to the President-elect last month, the producer groups’ Jan. 6 letter stated: “We know that securing positive benefits for American farmers, ranchers,…
API Looking to New Administration with Hopes of RFS Changes
The American Petroleum Institute (API) wants regulatory relief from the incoming Donald Trump administration. During an annual event in Washington D.C. this week, API CEO Jack Gerard says 2016 could…