…nominee because he was upset about a Trump proposal in the North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations. The proposal would have allowed Florida tomato producers to use U.S. trade remedy…
Equipment Groups Tackle Right to Repair
…whether a repair issue on their tractor or combine is a more complex issue that requires the assistance of their dealer. “Equipment manufacturers are proud to act decisively to provide…
Report Says Trade Shuffle Poses Risk for Beef Exports
…be affected by ongoing trade pact negotiations. Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Canada and Hong Kong top the list of countries importing beef from the U.S., representing 83 percent of all…
NPPC Statement on Pork. The Other White Meat® Ruling
…under the 1985 Pork Act. The Pork Act set up the pork checkoff program and established the National Pork Board to administer it. The USDA’s motion argued that the lawsuit,…
USDA/NIFA Announces Support for Veterinary Medical Loan Repayment
…authorized by the National Veterinary Medical Services Act. The VLMRP supports NIFA’s Animal Systems portfolio by facilitating professional workforce development in critical agricultural sectors related to animal health and well-being….
Almond Update: Census Deadline Approaching
…policy, and when making decisions about disaster relief, community planning, technology development, and more. “We are asking producers to help show our nation the value and importance of American agriculture,”…
AVMA Urges Congressional Action on Veterinary Shortages
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) says veterinary shortages are threatening animal health, public health and the livelihoods of farmers and ranchers. The association Wednesday urged Congress to help address…
EPA, Army Corps, Sign WOTUS Delay
…National Association of State Departments of Agriculture winter meeting Wednesday, telling attendees “I am actually singing that today,” when asked about the WOTUS delay. Bloomberg News reports the White House…
Senator Says Trump Can’t Unilaterally Withdraw from NAFTA
Udall Senator Tom Udall of New Mexico is urging Congress to “step up” and tell President Trump that there is widespread support for the North American Free Trade Agreement modernization…
Commerce Secretary Ross: NAFTA Talks Far from Over
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross told CNBC that the North American Free Trade Agreement re-negotiations are “far from being completed.” While noting that progress was made on easier provisions, he says…
Farm Bureau Applauds Delay of Unlawful WOTUS Rule
The following may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: Duvall “The American Farm Bureau Federation applauds today’s action by the U.S. EPA and Army Corps of…
USDA Launches MARS
…more customer-focused way to better support competitive markets for producers and help stabilize food prices for American families. “USDA Market News is the most relied upon source of unbiased agricultural…
Former AFBF Lobbyist Takes Syngenta Job
…after 31-year tenure with American Farm Bureau Federation Thatcher is a fifth generation Iowa farmer active in corn, soybean and livestock production Mary Kay Thatcher will join Syngenta in mid-February…
State Ag Officials Set 2018 Policy Priorities
…agriculture departments called passing a unified farm bill, along with the successful modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement, top issues for 2018. The group also calls implementation of…