American Farm Bureau Federation The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “The $12 billion package of agricultural assistance announced by the administration will…
House Vote on Guest Worker Bill in Doubt
…program for farmers. Back in June, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy promised several members there would be a vote. Politico says House Republican leaders now don’t have any plans to…
Tariff Assistance Package to Bring Relief to Farmers Suffering from Trade Disputes
…package will use up to $12 billion on a three-pronged approach to address the negative impact of recent tariffs. “The programs we’re announcing today are a firm statement that other…
Benefits of Sustainably Harvesting Non-timber Forest Products
…root, black cohosh, American ginseng, and galax) exceeded $25 million. However, the lack of available data has impeded a thorough economic analysis of these and other nontimber products. The Forest…
New Labor Proposal Includes Same Challenges for California Agriculture
…action is needed to address the current immigration and labor situation, however, crafting acceptable legislation that satisfies the entire American agricultural industry is proving difficult. About the Author Brian German…
Republicans Introduce New Immigration Bill in House
Republicans in the House of Representatives have introduced a new immigration bill that they say will benefit agriculture. A Pro Farmer report says the Agriculture and Legal Workforce Act would…
Agri View: Beef Exports Challenged
…percent this year. That is more increase than American producers. Where will that extra Australian beef go? It will become more practical in the world export trade. Where else? Now,…
Farmers Express Frustration Over Trump Trade Tactics
American farmers are carrying the burden of trade tariffs put in place by President Donald Trump and they were in Washington this week to discuss it during a congressional hearing….
Farm Bureau Response to Navarro’s ‘Rounding Error’ Statement
The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: Duvall “White House trade advisor Peter Navarro’s recent comments that the damage this trade war is…
California Water Board Central Valley Plan Bad for Farmers/Consumers
…appointees placed in their jobs by Governor Brown. The plan was formulated by environmentalists to bring back Salmon migration. The science behind their plan is murky at best. It may…
Perdue: Tariffs not the Ultimate Answer
…trade could be better when the dust settles, but an American Farm Bureau Federation representative says the decisions made now could be costly for farmers and ranchers. From the National…
Canada Dairy Group Expresses Need to be Vigilant Regarding Trade
…international trade with the industry is facing pressure from the United States through the North American Free Trade Agreement renegotiation. Highlighting that the Canadian dairy industry is facing new challenges,…
Administration Proposes ESA Changes
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA Fisheries announced Thursday proposed revisions to the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Several proposed changes deal with procedures for listing species, recovery and…
Roberts Honored with International Trade Award
Roberts For his work to fight for open markets for American agriculture, Senator Pat Roberts of Kansas was presented the Congressional Leadership Award by the Washington International Trade Association. Presented…