…requires anyone who violates it to pay restitution directly to the business. A federal judge ruled the Idaho law was unconstitutional in 2015, which was then appealed. Court documents say…
President Trump Addresses American Farm Bureau Federation
…won by farmers. Our continent was tamed by farmers.” In his address to the crowd of nearly 5,000 AFBF members, President Trump noted the achievements of his administration in addressing…
Perdue Presents Agriculture and Rural Prosperity Task Force Report to Trump
…voice of rural America leading the way, and in close collaboration with local, state, and tribal leaders, 22 federal agencies, offices, and executive departments accepted the challenge to make rural…
Farm Bureau’s Duvall Praises ‘Fresh Air’ in D.C.
…current administration has begun moving to undo some of the regulations that have burdened them for years. Duvall “We have had a seat at the table with the Trump administration,”…
“Connect Americans Now” Formed to Improve Rural Broadband Access
A group of community leaders, rural advocates, and industry innovators have come together to form “Connect Americans Now.” Their goal is to work with the Federal Communications Commission and other…
Register for Produce Safety Training
…supervisor or responsible party from a farm to be trained to the minimum standards that are mandated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Produce Safety training being offered…
USGC Report Says U.S. Corn Harvest Quality was Excellent
…of samples tested below the Food and Drug Administration’s action-level for aflatoxins, which is 20 parts per billion. 100 percent of the samples tested below the FDA-mandated advisory level for…
Agrium/Potash Corp. Merger Closing on New Year’s Day
Shortly after the Christmas holiday, Agrium and Potash Corp. received a late present in the form of final merger approval. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission clearance was the final hurdle…
Support for Organic Agriculture Research, Extension, and Education
…certification. Eligible entities include land-grant and other research universities, federal agencies, national laboratories, state agricultural experiment stations, research foundations, and other private researchers. Applications must be received by March 1,…
Changes to California Agriculture Coming in 2018
…used in providing the training, along with the total number of agricultural employees trained. Later in the year, the waiver period for the Electronic Logging Device mandate from the Federal…
FAA Sues Farmer Over Irrigation Rigs
…unit is on a farm in south Georgia where the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has a radio tower that relays signals to keep aircraft on course. The lawsuit alleges that…
Cruz Proposal Could Harm Renewable Fuels
…down to the E10 blend wall level. Cruz offered the proposal on behalf of oil refiners, which prompted the ethanol industry to send a letter to the Trump Administration to…
Group Files FTC Complaint Against HSUS
The Center for Consumer Freedom filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission regarding the Humane Society of the U.S. (HSUS). The non-profit CCF says the Humane Society is responsible…
Continuing Resolution Means No Cuts to Ag Programs
Lawmakers passed a Continuing Resolution on Thursday to keep the federal government fully-funded through January 19. That averts a potential government shutdown and gives President Trump and Congressional lawmakers time…