…by Rep. Kristi Noem (R-S.D.) and Rep. Sanford Bishop (D-Ga.). Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) introduced a companion bill in the Senate. “Farmers and ranchers face a number of factors that…
Maintaining Pork Exports to Canada, Mexico Critical
…John Weber, a pork producer from Dysart, Iowa. “Our exports to those nations exploded because of the trade pact we have with them. But we know that some concerns have…
NPPC Endorses Pruitt For EPA Administrator
…has struck a balance between protecting the environment and protecting the livelihoods of farmers and business owners,” said NPPC President John Weber, a pork producer from Dysart, Iowa. “Everyone, particularly…
National Pork Producers Delegate Body Appointed
…Tigner, Jr., Henry Clay Johnson IV Florida: Tom Crawford, Ricky Lyons Georgia: Dania DeVane, Mark Clemmer Hawaii: Ronald B. McKeehan, Sr., Wayne Shimokawa Idaho: Brad Thornton, Robert T. Johnson Illinois:…
Farm Leaders Taking Part in Inaugural Parade Friday
…Bureau President Zippy Duvall, American Soybean Association President Ron Moore, U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance CEO Randy Krotz, National Pork Producers Council President John Weber, and National Association of Farm…
Another ‘Midnight’ Regulation Dumped On Farmers
…John Weber, a pork producer from Dysart, Iowa. “This unnecessary, unscientific midnight regulation won’t win him any friends in the agriculture community he’s apparently joining. (Vilsack, whose last day at…
Obama Designates New National Monuments Along California Coast
John Laird California Natural Resources Agency Secretary John Laird issued the following statement in support of President Obama’s action under the authority of the Antiquities Act of 1906 to expand…
Conaway Announces New and Returning Agriculture Committee Republican Members
…Committee members are as follows. Jodey Arrington, representing Texas’ 19th District Don Bacon, representing Nebraska’s 2nd District James Comer, representing Kentucky’s 1st District Neal Dunn, representing Florida’s 2nd District John…
Water Action Plan Progress Highlighted
…Department of Food and Agriculture. “We built momentum in 2016 that we intend to maintain in 2017 and beyond,” said California Natural Resources Secretary John Laird. “United by the Water…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Board Appointments
…Ind., for District 4; John Prukop of Bishop, Texas, for District 6; and Jeremy Holden of Canutillo, Texas for District 7. Reappointed members for District 4 are Autumn Freeman of…
Smithfield Cutting Back on Gestation Crates
…is also the leader in numerous packaged meats categories with popular brands including Smithfield®, Eckrich®, Nathan’s Famous®, Farmland®, Armour®, Cook’s®, John Morrell®, Gwaltney®, Kretschmar®, Margherita®, Curly’s®, Carando®, Healthy Ones®, Krakus®,…
Farm Bureau Distinguished Service and Founders Awards: Bob Stallman and James Quinn Honored
…County,” said Broome County Farm Bureau President Dave Johnson. “I think he must have been a really trusting, respected person from the community because he was willing to accept new…
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…
New Communications Concept – SMART Farm Debuts at CES ®
…opportunities and more, to demonstrate SMART Farming practices. During CES, USFRA and its partners including John Deere and The Climate Corporation, will be showcasing today’s SMART Farm at Booth #21662….