…this is a very gradual increase in dairy cow numbers at the national level. These are all indicators that financial conditions on dairy farms over the past several years, from…
Robust Organic Sector Posts New Records in U.S. Sales
…farmers are not just staying in business, they’re often expanding. Organic handling, manufacturing, and processing facilities are being opened, enlarged and retooled. Organic farms, suppliers, and handlers are creating jobs…
Conaway, Peterson Host Agriculture Committee Roundtable with Sec. Perdue and Amb. Lighthizer on Trade
…the world. America’s farmers and ranchers are second to none, and they have my commitment to fight unfair trade practices and grow more export opportunities. From family farms to food…
USFRA Unveils Agriculture in America Sustainability Report at Sustainable Brands Conference
First-ever Agriculture in America Sustainability Report by USFRA highlights examples of exemplary sustainable farming practices on farms across the nation. This week at the Sustainable Brands Conference, a national event…
Boston Market Commits to GAP Animal Welfare Standards
…U.S. farms without added hormones or steroids, and 100 percent free of antibiotics, MSG, and gluten. The antibiotic-free pledge is set to begin early next year. Boston Market has more…
Children’s Book – Busy on the Farm
…beginning-level ag literacy tool for young children. She notes that even though the number of farms continues to decline, the agricultural industry has many programs promoting a wide range of…
Tax Reform Central to Improving Economy
…AFBF asked legislators to ensure that tax reform results in lower effective tax rates for small and family-owned farms and ranches as well as for corporations. The group urged lawmakers…
American Farm Bureau Looks Forward to NAFTA Renegotiation
…commodities and products raised on U.S. farms and ranches. America’s farmers and ranchers value them as customers and trade partners. We will work to ensure the renegotiation strengthens that critical…
Livestock Industry Calls for Relief from EPA’s Overly Burdensome Regulations
…significantly increasing production costs with negligible environmental benefit.” NCBA and PLC also targeted the Spill Prevention Control and Counters rule for farms, which has been an on-going regulatory burden for…
Farmers Union Confronts the Farm Crisis
…are under significant stress, services provided by farm groups, hotlines, and mediation programs can go a long way in making sure families keep their farms and their families. The Farm…
Agri View: American Grown Tea
…Like coffee, most of it is grown in some other country like India or China. Oh there are a few small tea farms in America. Generally less than 100 acres….
Canada Ag Census Shows Increase in Young and Women Farmers
…news service. From: Statistics Canada 2016 Census of Agriculture Farm operators are slightly older and there are fewer farms in Canada than in 2011, but farms are on average larger…
Agri View: Modern Farming Machines
…of America. At one time all a farmer needed was a good strong mule, a plow and a few hand tools. Today, many farms have over a million dollars of…
Federal Policies on Rural Issues Gain Attention
…of a national monument or estate taxes for farms.” CFBF President Paul Wenger said farmers have advocated for years for repeal of the federal estate tax. “Relative to the tax…