The American Farm Bureau Federation told Senate Agriculture Committee leaders today that it supports the goals of the Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016. In a letter…
Agri View: Bad Economic Year
…historic investments in rural America and American agriculture. Two-thirds of all rural counties gained jobs over the past year and the American economy overall has created 8 million jobs over…
Agri View: Buy or Rent Farmland
Everett Griner talks about producers renting farmland increasing in today’s Agri View. Buy or Rent Farmland From Modern Farmer Rent or Buy? The Beginning Farmer’s Rock and Hard Place By…
NGB and ASTA Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference
Join the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) and National Garden Bureau (NGB) for the ASTA Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference, January 30 – February 2, 2016 at the Disneyland Hotel…
World Ag Expo to Feature Harden, Ross, and Kinoshita on Panel
…U.S. Senate. Deputy Secretary Harden helps lead the department, working to strengthen the American agricultural economy and revitalize our nation’s rural communities. Raised in Camilla, Ga., Harden comes from three…
USDA to Measure the Financial Health of American Farms
…the information from ARMS to answer questions and make important decisions concerning the economic viability of American agriculture, the rural economy and other emerging issues,” explained Messer. As with all…
House Passes Resolution to Disapprove WOTUS Rule
…from stakeholders, and even other agencies including the Army Corps of Engineers. American’s farmers and ranchers deserve to have a government that will review and consider their thoughts,” said Chairman…
Farm Bureau Delegates Chart a Course for 2016
Delegates from all 50 states and Puerto Rico today elected new leaders and approved policies that will help determine the future of agriculture, during the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 97th…
Georgia Farmer Elected American Farm Bureau President
Duvall Today, during the annual American Farm Bureau Convention in Orlando, Florida, delegates elected Georgia farmer Zippy Duvall to lead the organization as President. Duvall, who has been serving as…
Transparency Key to Building Consumer Trust
…a different type of agriculture than many people anticipated,” Arnot said. “We consistently hear from people that they trust farmers but they don’t trust farming.” As a result, agriculture has…
Allergens and Security Top List of Food Safety Concerns
…security practices, Nationwide’s Lance Reeve told workshop attendees at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 97th Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show. Reeve is senior risk management consultant-food safety for Nationwide…
Fictitious Pickups Cost Consumer Too
…the most recent thefts the Western Agricultural Processors Association and the American Pistachio growers organized a Tree Nut Theft Emergency Summit. Bringing the industry together under one roof, these organizations…
Why is the EPA Suing John Duarte for Plowing his Land?
…Rule. Speaking at the American Farm Bureau Annual Convention, Duarte explains why this court battle is so important, and why many legal observers think it will end up in the…
Stallman Ready to Pass the Gavel – #AFBF16
The American Farm Bureau Chooses a new president today. Sabrina Hill has more from #AFBF16 in Orlando, Florida. Stallman Ready to Pass the Gavel – #AFBF16 Members of the American…