…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…
Raising a Child-Where Your Dollars Go
…over time and changes in American agriculture have resulted in lower food costs, and family food budgets now represent a lower percentage of household income. To learn more and read…
Vilsack: Delay of Ag Secretary Pick Shows Lack of Appreciation for USDA
…Republican Sonny Perdue. Politico said Thursday that there were loose plans to announce Perdue on the final day of the American Farm Bureau convention this week, but that day, as…
House Passes Commodity End-User Relief Act
…this important bill that makes narrowly targeted changes to provide relief from regulatory burdens on American businesses. The Commodity End-User Relief Act offers meaningful improvements for market participants by providing…
Farm Service Agency Cooperative Agreements
…in agriculture,” said FSA Administrator Val Dolcini. “The organizations selected as part of this effort share USDA’s priority of helping more Americans build successful farms and ranches.” Cooperative agreements totaling…
Analysis Reaffirms Ethanol’s GHG Emissions Reduction Benefits
…another American fuel choice at the pump that both lowers gasoline prices locally and addresses climate change globally. “USDA and Secretary Vilsack have done a tremendous service by releasing this…
2017 Farmland Values in Limbo
Farmers National Company says 2017 land values are dependent on several different factors the industry may see throughout the year. The agricultural landowner services company says the direction of commodity…
Canada Replaces Trade Minister in Cabinet Shuffle
…between Canada and the European Union. However, should U.S. President-elect Donald Trump seek to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement, his trade team will be negotiating with Freeland. Trudeau…
Confirmation Hearing Scheduled for Trump’s EPA Administrator Nominee
…reassured the group he would follow the law on renewable fuels, Waters of the U.S. and other issues key for agriculture. The American Farm Bureau Federation “strongly endorses” the nomination…
Canada’s Protectionist Policies Will Harm U.S. Economy
…the United States. These policies are in direct violation of Canada’s trade commitments under the North American Free Trade Act (NAFTA) and the World Trade Organization, said IDFA, NMPF, NASDA…
Farm Service Agency Expands Bridges to Opportunity Nationwide
…communities and regaining trust where it was once lost. Learn more about our progress during the Obama Administration to increase access to opportunity for all Americans, and to create a…