…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…
NCBA Applauds Introduction of the Define WOTUS Act
WASHINGTON (NCBA) – National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, Colin Woodall released the following statement in response to the introduction of the Define WOTUS Act by…
Dairy Organizations Collaborate to Address Quota Program
…Families of California, Land O’Lakes, Inc., California Dairies, Inc., Dairy Farmers of America and the STOP QIP organization will be conducting a multi-phase process aimed at soliciting and analyzing industry…
More Tariffs Coming Despite Trade Talks Progressing with China
…help offset losses for American farmers and ranchers. Some groups are voicing criticism that more tariffs are not the answer to resolving issues with China. “Nobody wins in a trade…
Successful 2019 Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting Wraps Up in Colorado
DENVER (NCBA) — The 2019 Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting wrapped up today with a meeting of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Board of Directors. The meeting kicked off on…
Trade, Consumer Demand, Impending Corn Crop Among Critical Issues for U.S. Cattle Industry
…30, 2019. Blach was keynote speaker at the Opening General Session of the meeting, a gathering for leaders of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Cattlemen’s Beef Board, American National CattleWomen…
Secretary Perdue on Labor Agreement with Guatemala
…workforce. President Trump is dedicated to securing our borders while continuing to support America’s farmers and ranchers. The signing of this agreement with Guatemala further solidifies our partnership and engagement…
Optimism in Avoiding Another Government Shutdown in the Fall
…the funding bills for the upcoming fiscal year,” said Reece Langley, Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council. There is optimism in getting some of the funding…
Almond Update: ‘White Party’ Set To End Summer, Benefit CA FFA
The next opportunity to help support California Future Farmers of America through the Almond Board of California’s Almond Leadership Program is at the end of the month. Program participant Purnima…
Study Shows Premium in Cattle from BQA Certified Producers
…information on the study or to complete online BQA training, go to www.bqa.org/certification. For more information on the BQA program, contact Chase DeCoite at cdecoite@beef.org. Source: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association…
The Western View: Fishy Business About Bumblebees
…in the ESA, which was written three years ahead of the national ESA. So bees are not eligible for listing. The lawyers scrutinized the act, and found that animals without…
NCBA Takes the Fight to Fake Meat at Summer Business Meeting
Fake Meat Courtesy NCBA DENVER (NCBA) — National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) leaders redoubled their efforts to push back against deceptive and erroneous marketing and nutritional claims by plant-based and…
Farm Bureau Statement on USMCA Senate Hearing
…burden from the ongoing trade wars. We need USMCA now to strengthen relationships with our North American trading partners and improve access to these markets.” Source: American Farm Bureau Federation…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-30-19
…including latin America and Southeast Asia and another Voices of the Valley episode with an organic farmer from Australia. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features…