American Farm Bureau Federation delegates from all 50 states and Puerto Rico today approved a special resolution urging Congress to enact swift, meaningful and strongly bipartisan regulatory reform. The resolution,…
Water Action Plan Progress Highlighted
…quality standards. Chart the 2016 Water Action Plan implementation progress here Read the 2016 Water Action Plan Update here. For more information about the California Water Action Plan, visit http://resources.ca.gov/california_water_action_plan/….
Strong Pace for U.S. Agricultural Exports
Latest numbers confirm the U.S. agricultural trade situation is looking much better than it did a year ago. Gary Crawford has the report. ag export…
E.M. Tharp and World Ag Expo Scholarship Available
…recommendation; one copy of their high school transcripts; ACT or SAT scores and be graduating from high school during the 2016-2017 school year. “We are thrilled to encourage and support…
Efforts in Senate to Curb Antiquities Act Abuses
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Public Lands Council support the introduction of the Improved National Monument Designation Process Act. The bill is sponsored by Alaska Republican Lisa Murkowski,…
November Pork Exports Set Record
U.S. pork exports set a monthly volume record in November, helping overall U.S. red meat exports build momentum. Both beef and pork exports were 20 percent higher than last year…
Congress Trying to “REIN” in Regulations
…(REINS) Act passed the House last week on a 237-187 vote. One amendment to the bill would require agencies to repeal existing rules to offset any expected costs of new…
Food Safety Rules Challenge Farmers on Several Fronts
…Safety Modernization Act’s produce rules, according to Bob Ehart, senior policy and science advisor with the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. Ehart spoke to farmers and ranchers from…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Board Appointments
…Watermelon Promotion Board in accordance with the Watermelon Research and Promotion Act and the Watermelon Research and Promotion Plan. USDA encourages board membership that reflects the diversity of the individuals…
Entrepreneurs Share Insights for Taking on Investors
…a network to launch the business. Barnard emphasized the importance of networking to build your contact base and solicit advice. “When you find an investor, there are usually 10 more…
Farm Bureau Distinguished Service and Founders Awards: Bob Stallman and James Quinn Honored
…“Every morning I would wake up and think about the new challenges that the day was going to have, but also thankful for the fact that I had been given…
Farm Bureau President to Congress: Slash Regulations, Reform Immigration/Ag Labor
…every day, the men and women who grow food for America and the world work to make the environment better. “Just think about it for a minute,” Duvall said. “By…
API Looking to New Administration with Hopes of RFS Changes
…be a banner year, but only if Congress and the administration permit it. Gerard pointed to the Endangered Species Act and the Renewable Fuel Standard, according to Agri-Pulse. API has…
Canada Supports New Tariffs on U.S. Products If U.S. Retracts from NAFTA
…believe if Trump does retract from NAFTA, Canada would be unlikely to negotiate a better trade deal with the United States. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….