…there that deal with plant breeding innovation and plant breeding techniques. That is an area we have the most interest in this time. We think that the proposal that they…
Business, Agriculture Pressing Trump to Salvage TPP
…Pacific region. Among those urging the Trump team to take another look at an Asia-Pacific deal are the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Business Roundtable, the American Farm Bureau and…
NPPC Endorses Pruitt For EPA Administrator
Pruitt Calling him a champion for American agriculture and a strong advocate for sound science and the rule of law, the National Pork Producers Council endorsed Oklahoma Attorney General Scott…
National Pork Producers Delegate Body Appointed
…option of not submitting nominees. The National Pork Board and the Delegate Body were established under the Pork Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act of 1985. By law, USDA’s Agricultural…
Role of Fossil Fuels in the U.S. Food System and the American Diet
…percent if average diets changed minimally to meet the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Many potential diets would meet the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), each with varying energy requirements,…
CDFA Farm Bill Listening Sessions
…the federal farm bill will result in positive investments to our communities, our health and agricultural economy.” The current farm bill, the Agricultural Act of 2014 will expire next year…
Strong Ag Background with Sonny Perdue
…they’ll ripple that money all the way through the economy.” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall strongly endorses the nomination of Perdue. Duvall said Perdue will provide a strong…
Western Growers Supports Perdue Nomination
…vital time as our country reengages in a discussion about the future of our immigration system. Reform is essential to the long-term viability of American agriculture, which is unique among…
Perdue Nominated as Ag Secretary; Ag Groups Show Support
…life understanding and solving the challenges our farmers face, and he is going to deliver big results for all Americans who earn their living off the land.” Perdue is a…
Farm Leaders Taking Part in Inaugural Parade Friday
Leadership from national farm organizations will represent agriculture during the inaugural parade for President-elect Donald Trump Friday. Several agriculture association leaders will drive tractors in the parade, including American Farm…
Funding to Support Agricultural Education at 1890s Land-grant Institutions
…universities and institutions sustain their programs in agriculture, food and human sciences.” The 1890 land-grant institutions were established under the Second Morrill Act of 1890 to foster higher education opportunities…
USDA Strengthens Integrity of the Organic Label
…production practices that support their well-being and natural behavior. In addition, the final rule supports the core goal of the Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA), which instructs USDA to develop…
CRB Researcher Honored with Presidential Award
…board member and citrus grower, Jim Gorden. “This is confirmation of the level of talent the CRB has been able to attract to work on solutions to problems facing the…
Another ‘Midnight’ Regulation Dumped On Farmers
…Pork Producers Council will work with the Trump administration and Congress to repeal yet another “midnight” regulation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s amendment to the Organic Food Production Act of…