…with the administration and Congress on issues like trade, farm labor and regulatory reform, with the goal of boosting American agriculture and increasing access to American-grown food, fuel and fiber.”…
NFU President Attends March for Science in D.C.
…the latest advancements in science and technology.” Johnson called on the federal government to base policy on sound science and facts, noting that family farm operations are heavily impacted by…
U.S., EU, Opening Door to TTIP Talks
…the European Union’s trade commissioner Monday to discuss how to proceed with TTIP talks that were launched under the Obama administration. Politics, negotiations and the United Kingdom vote to leave…
AFBF Labor Expert Taking USDA Post
…is a registered lobbyist and under Trump administration rules, may require a waiver to work on any issues that she previously lobbied on. Boswell grew up on a farm in…
Chairman Conaway Applauds the Confirmation of Secretary Perdue
…is a top priority in the new Administration. “President Trump has made it clear he supports a good farm bill that is delivered on time and includes a strong safety…
Farm Lending Continues to Moderate
Lending activity at agricultural banks across the country continued to decline in the first quarter of 2017. A report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City says economic conditions…
NAFTA Talks Not Happening Soon
…While he didn’t get more specific than that, Politico’s Morning Agriculture report adds that a White House spokesman says the Administration is currently working on negotiating text with Congress. The…
Pear Industry Votes to Continue Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that a majority of pear growers in Oregon and Washington voted to continue their federal marketing order program. This order, administered locally…
USDA to Hold Expert Panel Meeting on Publication of Farm Operator Demographics
…available in the Federal Register Notice published on April 20, 2017. For more information, contact Linda J. Young, Director, Research and Development Division, telephone 202-690-0027, eFax: 855-593-5472, or email: hq_rdd_od@nass.usda.gov….
Almond Board: Air Quality Programs
…Quality Initiative is available to California counties that are federally designated as “Nonattainment” of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards by the EPA. For California, the typical conservation treatment is…
Pence Talks Trade in Japan
…administration wants to restructure the South Korea-U.S. trade deal, known as ‘Korus.’ He says the trade deficit with South Korea has doubled since the deal came into effect. From the…
National Garlic Day
…Nature’s Wonder Drug? Known as nature’s wonder drug, garlic is recognized for its wide-reaching medicinal properties, in the treatment and prevention of disease. It has been credited with extending human…
More Farmers Considering Drone Use
…say they will keep an open mind about drone use on their operation for 2018. Last August, the Federal Aviation Administration released its final unmanned aircraft rule allowing for the…
63 Indictments in Brazil Tainted Meat Scandal
Brazil has indicted 63 people for their role in a corruption scheme within the nation’s Ministry of Agriculture. Drovers Cattle Network reports the charges allege federal auditors at meat processing…