…closer to reality. “Most Americans support free trade,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said, “and most farmers do, too. Exports account for almost a quarter of American farm…
Smart Snacks in School
…beverages sold to children at school during the school day. The standards, required by the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, will allow schools to offer healthier snack foods to…
Senator Says TPP Will be A ‘Challenge’
…a proponent of trade, but says in regards to TPP “I think it’s going to be a challenge.” Her comments come despite a plan by the Obama Administration to send…
New MyPlate Resources for Families
…shop. If your kids are picky eaters, try the MyPlate Food Critic activity to expose them to new flavors. In this activity, kids are empowered to pick out and rate…
Why Growers Needed Pecan Marketing Order
…growers here domestic funding to actually do promotions and advertising that we have not been able to do in the past,” Dees said. Dees added that the time is right…
Farmer of the Year Contest
…the American Farm Bureau Federation® Celebrating the 200th edition of the Farmers’ Almanac would not be complete without honoring a profession that is even older than we are – farming….
Farm Groups Discuss Ag Policy with Trump
…include the American Farm Bureau Federation, commodity groups representing soybeans, corn, cotton and wheat, and the National Farmers Union, among others. From: American Soybean Association ASA Meets with Trump,…
Obama Still Has Shot at Passing TPP
…they may support Donald Trump in the presidential election because Hillary Clinton has previously supported TPP and NAFTA. International trade lawyer Alan Wolff writes that the majority of Americans support…
Agri View: Honeybee Rebound
…North American country is steadily recovering since the Varroa infestation of 1978 – despite fluctuations. Within the last five years, the number of beehives grew by around 18 percent to…
Chicken Consumption Study
…more from a food service establishment. In fact, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates, Americans will eat 92 pounds of chicken per person this year, a record amount. “People…
Senator Toomey Announces Opposition to TPP
…deal to Congress following the November election. Toomey said TPP does not do enough to open up new markets in Japan and Canada for American dairy products, compared to access…
Louisiana Flooding Destroys $14 Million of Rice
…National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: USA Rice Initial Reports on Impact of Flooding on Rice Crop in Southern Louisiana More than 20 inches of rain have fallen…
The Western View: Hay Technology
…developed a business plan, formed an LLC and partnership, and began expanding their site. What was just an idea a couple of months ago now serves the entire state of…
USDA Grant to Support Future Farmers
…that educate and enhance the sustainability of future farmers in America. The average age of the American farmer is 58 years-old, so the U.S. Department of Agriculture is addressing the…