…for Smithfield Foods. “At each farm along the way, we’ve made changes that have benefited our animals while positively impacting the efficiency and environmental sustainability of our farms.” Beyond efforts…
Trump Ag Adviser Wants Mergers Blocked
…for farmers, and stunt job growth. He adds, “These mergers would accomplish the opposite of what the President-elect ran on, and that’s greater opportunity in America.” Rastetter says the motivation…
Agri View: Slow Trade
…are getting more of our farm chemicals and some farm equipment but, well, farmers have seen little effort to load ships with farm goods. The problem appears some kind of…
Entrepreneurs Share Insights for Taking on Investors
…The summit, held during the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2017 Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade Show, connects ag entrepreneurs with investment associates from venture capital funds, accelerator programs and Rural…
Farm Bureau Distinguished Service and Founders Awards: Bob Stallman and James Quinn Honored
…agriculture. The Farm Bureau Founders Award is a new award to recognize exemplary leadership, service or contributions to Farm Bureau by officers or employees of AFBF and state Farm Bureau…
Farm Bureau President to Congress: Slash Regulations, Reform Immigration/Ag Labor
AFBF Pres. Zippy Duvall American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall and thousands of Farm Bureau members today asked Congress to pass sweeping reform of regulations that burden the lives…
Farm Bureau Women Focusing on Leadership in 2017
…the organization’s annual meeting. Connecting with American Farm Bureau #AFBF17 is the official hashtag of AFBF’s 2017 Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade Show. Follow AFBF on Twitter (@FarmBureau) and Facebook….
Farm Groups Touting Benefits of Agricultural Trade
The National Milk Producers Federation joined 15 other farm organizations in sending a letter to President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect Michael Pence highlighting the importance of trade to America’s…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for January 06
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Bayer Honors Robert Hutmacher as 2017 Cotton Specialist of the Year
The highly respected Extension Cotton Specialist for the University of California is recognized for his commitment to growers and leadership across the industry Dr. and Mrs. Robert Hutmacher An Extension…
USDA Expands Help to Women and Hispanic Farmers
…Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Rural Development programs in California, Missouri, New Mexico and Texas. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack says: “The Ombudsperson is another avenue for producers…
API Looking to New Administration with Hopes of RFS Changes
…But in a meeting with Midwest Senators Thursday, Pruitt said he would “follow the law” when it comes to the RFS. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
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….
Still Searching, For an Ag Secretary
…is the likely nominee, the same day Indiana farmer Kip Tom was spotted at Trump Tower. Tom is a 7th generation Indiana farmer who lost a Republican primary bid to…