…Corps and DOJ also need to re-evaluate and revise their enforcement of the Clean Water Act and WOTUS to ensure we protect our farmers and ranchers from onerous fines and…
AFBF: NAFTA Renegotiations Must Prioritize Ag
A modernized North American Free Trade Agreement must build upon market gains for U.S. agriculture and settle remaining challenges for our nation’s farmers and ranchers in our neighboring markets, Don…
NIFA Announces $4.3 Million for Higher Education Support
…next generation of Native American environmental professionals entering the FANH sciences workforce. NIFA invests in and advances agricultural research, education, and extension and promotes transformative discoveries that solve societal challenges….
American Beef Arrives in China
For the first time in 14 years, American beef passed through Chinese inspections June 16 as demand for premium beef continues to grow in China’s $2.6 billion-dollar beef import market….
Canada Disputing U.S. Claims Regarding Poultry Trade
…were responding to a separate letter sent to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, which asked the Trump administration to address poultry trade during renegotiations of the North American Free Trade…
Groups React to Brazil Beef Announcement
…long time. Johnson says overseas beef scandals can undermine consumer confidence in the entire beef industry, risking American producers’ bottom lines. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Syngenta Ordered to Pay Farmers Over $200 Million
…action lawsuit was brought because of the Viptera line of corn seed Syngenta began selling to farmers in 2011. At the time, Syngenta hadn’t received Chinese approval of the trait…
Western View: It’s Longmire Days in Wyoming
…had to pull strings all the way to Washington to get their gunmen rescued by the US Cavalry. It’s also home to some of the Indian tribes that whipped Custer…
No More Brazilian Beef for Now
…the USDA is satisfied that the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture has taken the appropriate corrective actions. USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has been inspecting all the meat products coming…
GoFundMe for Mika Exceeds Goal
…$20,000 in less than 24 hours. Mika is Tyson Foods director of government relations in Washington, D.C., and a former senior director of legislative affairs for the American Meat Institute….
Eastern Canada Dairy Producers Get Quota Increase
…products. Canada is mulling a nation-wide milk class that lowers the price of milk to make milk protein isolates to compete with U.S. products. However, that plan is being scrutinized…
Perdue Comments on Rural Broadband Needs
…plan. Perdue said that the administration is developing proposals to enhance rural broadband connectivity with providers. When asked about a national plan, he said: “I don’t think you’re going to…
Ag Committee Features University Leaders in Agricultural Research
…research and scientific advancement. Following the hearing, Chairman Conaway made the below remarks: Conaway “Research is the driving force behind American agricultural innovation. Farmers and ranchers have long depended on…
UC ANR Vice President Testifies Before House Ag Committee
…to continually develop research and extension programs that will have a direct impact on the lives of many Americans. She also noted some of the breakthroughs that would not have…