…CEO of NCFC, Chuck Conner said in a press release. “Increasing conservation funding for climate-friendly farming practices is essential to giving them the tools they need to do that and…
Senate to Begin Work on $1 Trillion Infrastructure Deal
The U.S. Senate will begin working on a bipartisan infrastructure deal after a vote of 67-32 in favor of debating the bill. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has indicated that…
UC Wolfskill Not Changing Walnut Improvement Program Focus
…it’s looking good,” Walnut Breeder Chuck Leslie said. Even though they are hopeful about UC Wolfskill and what it can do for the industry, Leslie said it doesn’t change their research…
New Walnut Variety Provide More Flexibility for California Growers
…main driver of the program. To try to spread the harvest dates available for growers to make more efficient use of field harvesting equipment and drying capacity,” said Chuck Leslie,…
Call to Examine Market Concentration in the Meatpacking Industry
…Federal Trade Commission to open an antitrust investigation into the meatpacking industry. U.S. Senators Jon Tester and Chuck Grassley have also sent letters to both U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny…
Ag Groups Excited about New Sustainable Farming Coalition
…lawmakers when it comes to climate policy. Also apart of the group is the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives. Chuck Conner, President and CEO of the NCFC, says, “This effort…
Ag Groups Respond to Senate Passage of USMCA
…continue to have access to our largest and most reliable markets and is especially grateful for the leadership of Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley who has been a steadfast…
Ag Groups Respond to Phase One Trade Deal Signing
…and energy products. And like President Trump in his remarks right before the signing, we also appreciate the hard work of Sens. Chuck Grassley, Joni Ernst and Deb Fischer as…
Senate Committee Approves USMCA-Ag Groups Respond
…— The U.S. Senate Finance Committee approved the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement, which once implemented will provide much-needed certainty to U.S. pork producers. “We thank Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck…
California Dairy Farmers on Track to Meet Methane Reduction Goal
…as farmers have with our state agencies,” Dairy Cares’ chairman, Charles “Chuck” Ahlem said in a news release. “Through this collaboration, we are leading the world in sustainable dairy farm…
Trump Delivers on a Key Promise to American Farmers
…are promises made and promises kept by President Trump,” said Senator Chuck Grassley (IA). “President Trump has made clear that he is an ally of corn and soybean farmers as well…
Improved Debt Relief Now Available to American Farmers
…compared to other chapters. Senator Chuck Grassley, who authored the legislation, noted in a statement that expensive farmland coupled with low commodity prices have had a dire effect on farm…
One Step Away From Helping Farmers Stay in Business
…signing of this bill and appreciate the leadership of Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and all the cosponsors for their support of America’s farmers and ranchers.” Source: American Farm Bureau Federation…
Farm Bureau Statement on USMCA Senate Hearing
…benefits of this agreement. “Farm Bureau applauds Senator Chuck Grassley for holding today’s hearing and Ambassador Lighthizer for his tenacity in moving the negotiations with Congress forward. We urge those…