…in the making. Argentina is working with United States officials to cut a deal to import U.S. pork. There has been no American pork exported to Argentina in 25 years….
Canada Reopens Penitentiary Farming Operations
…plan will “further develop meaningful employment opportunities to help offenders successfully reintegrate into society.” Offenders will be involved in building and renovating necessary infrastructure as well as working to repair…
USDA Assisting Cotton Growers with Safety Net Changes
…acres, given the addition of seed cotton as a covered commodity in the programs. The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 amended the 2014 Farm Bill, adding seed cotton as a…
Perdue: Trump Will Protect Farmers
…has yet to release its plan to support farmers through a trade war. Perdue says it’s a simple case of ‘not releasing your plan when the opposing team is watching.’…
Doggett Named Corn Growers Interim CEO
…more than 30 years of agricultural policy experience. Prior to joining the NCGA, Doggett worked for 11 years at the American Farm Bureau Federation as the lead lobbyist on a…
NPPC Wants Regulations Reined In Further
American pork producers are facing the triple-whammy of declining income, a growing labor shortage, and volatile markets caused by trade disputes. They don’t also need to contend with costly red…
China Says Washington Trade Actions Will Hurt American Workers
A Reuters report says China accused the Trump Administration of being capricious in its handling of trade issues. Chinese government officials warned U.S. workers and farmers that they’ll be hurt…
EPA Calls Off Biofuel Quota Announcement
…smaller refineries. Three people with knowledge of the situation told Bloomberg that, because of the new discussions, the Environmental Protection Agency called off a planned Friday announcement on proposed biofuel…
CFBF: Farm Bill and Immigration Bill Bring Benefits for California
…“AG Act” that had been introduced by Congressman Bob Goodlatte of Virginia was defeated earlier in the day by a vote of 193-231. “There’s really a lot in here for…
Trump Reorganization Plan Offers Big Changes to USDA
A government reorganization plan by President Trump would rename the Department of Health and Human Services to the Department of Health and Public Welfare. Notably, the plan would move the…
US Fostering Trade Relationship with Japan Amidst Other Ongoing Trade Disputes
…real affinity for U.S. food products because of their quality, affordability, and safety.” Japan is currently the fourth largest market for American agricultural products, with nearly $12 billion worth of…
Erin Fitzgerald Hired to Lead U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance as New CEO
…new Chief Executive Officer Erin Fitzgerald In its ongoing mission to earn consumer trust in American agriculture, the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance has selected Erin Fitzgerald to lead the…
Perdue Comments on 2018 Farm Bill Passing the House of Representatives
…House Agriculture Committee for their diligence and hard work in passing their 2018 Farm Bill through the House of Representatives. American producers have greatly benefited from the policies of the…
Groups Respond to House Passage of 2018 Farm Bill
From American Farm Bureau House Farm Bill Passage a Win for Farmers The following statement regarding House passage of the 2018 Farm Bill may be attributed to American Farm Bureau…