…isn’t necessarily production; it’s processing and that real whole food chain that many people are discovering now from farm to table,” he said. “Farmers are great for the economy because…
Conaway on Nomination of Former Governor Sonny Perdue for USDA Secretary
…Secretary of Agriculture. “Agriculture is the backbone of our nation. However, America’s farmers and ranchers are facing difficult times under current farm conditions, and they deserve a Secretary who will…
Western Growers Supports Perdue Nomination
…vital time as our country reengages in a discussion about the future of our immigration system. Reform is essential to the long-term viability of American agriculture, which is unique among…
Perdue Nominated as Ag Secretary; Ag Groups Show Support
…to show their support. From the National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO Jim Mulhern: “America’s dairy farmers are looking forward to working with Secretary of Agriculture-designate Sonny Perdue, whose…
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…
China Halts Ethanol Shipments
…further details. If the tariff moves forward, U.S. ethanol shipments to China would stall due to a lack of profit margins. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Vilsack’s Week Early Departure Meant to Save Tax Dollars
…“some time” to absorb all the information Vilsack’s team has prepared. President-elect Trump has yet to name his nominee for Agriculture Secretary. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news…
Agri View: Farmer’s Share
Everett Griner talks about the farmer’s share of the family menu in today’s Agri View. Farmers Share You know very few of us who sit down for a meal at…
Conaway Disappointed in Organic Animal Welfare Rule
…of the National Organic Program, the requirements regarding expanded outdoor access for poultry fly in the face of lessons learned from the recent and devastating outbreak of HPAI, and are…
Funding to Support Agricultural Education at 1890s Land-grant Institutions
…provides services to beef producers in the Black Belt region, a southern region that has a high percentage of African-American farmers and ranchers, and the surrounding counties. The project also…
USDA Strengthens Integrity of the Organic Label
…it ensures that everyone competes on a level field and plays by the same rules.” Based on multiple recommendations from the National Organic Standards Board and a robust record of…
CRB Researcher Honored with Presidential Award
…future for the California citrus industry.” Cilia’s CRB-funded research focuses on huanglongbing (HLB or citrus greening disease), which currently is the most critical threat to the U.S. citrus industry. HLB…
Another ‘Midnight’ Regulation Dumped On Farmers
In another poke in the eye to agriculture, the Obama administration tomorrow will issue a regulation that adds animal welfare standards to the nation’s organic food production law. The National…
Humans Need Bees
…garden, supporting organic farmers who don’t use pesticides on their crops, and spreading the word about bees and their declining population. You can learn more by checking out the bumblebeeconservation.org…