Immigration reform continues to be a hot topic on the political scene and a priority for farmers and ranchers. In a session at the 2017 Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade…
Efforts in Senate to Curb Antiquities Act Abuses
…Whitehouse.gov In Photos: President Obama Designates 3 National Monuments in California February 17, 2016, by Tanya Somanader, Clay Dumas Summary: President Obama has protected more acres of public lands and…
U.S.-Cuba Agricultural Trade Poised for Growth
…relations with Cuba could mean for American farmers and ranchers’ bottom lines. Dr. Steven Zahniser, an economist at the Agriculture Department’s Economic Research Service, set the stage by reviewing what…
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
…establishment of 22 industry-funded research and promotion boards. They empower farmers and ranchers to leverage their own resources to develop new markets, strengthen existing markets, and conduct important research and…
Farmers Urge Their Peers to Define ‘Sustainability’ for Themselves
With large corporations like Chipotle and Walmart using the term “sustainable” to get consumers’ attention and grow their market share, farmers and ranchers need to start defining sustainability for themselves…
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
…trade deal with Cuba that U.S. farmers had hoped for. It was supposed to be a huge financial boost for the American farmer and do great wonders for the Cuban…
Farm Bureau Distinguished Service and Founders Awards: Bob Stallman and James Quinn Honored
…helped secure major gains for farmers and ranchers. His leadership and expertise has garnered respect across the agriculture and food industry, and he used that influence to foster dialogue with…
Farm Bureau President to Congress: Slash Regulations, Reform Immigration/Ag Labor
…energy, we are making our economy more sustainable. If farmers don’t take care of our land, we cannot stay in business.” Duvall reminded the 5,000 farmers and ranchers in attendance…
Farm Bureau Women Focusing on Leadership in 2017
…– farmers – about food and agriculture.” Citing a mantra of John Calipari, head basketball coach at the University of Kentucky, she added, “Success in any business is based on…
Farm Groups Touting Benefits of Agricultural Trade
…farmers. Echoing points made in NMPF’s own letter to the President-elect last month, the producer groups’ Jan. 6 letter stated: “We know that securing positive benefits for American farmers, ranchers,…
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
The Department of Agriculture Thursday announced more help for women and Hispanic farmers in resolving access issues to USDA programs. The expanded help by the USDA Ombudsperson is focused on…