…Joel Baxley as Rural Housing Service (RHS) Administrator, and Martin Barbre as Risk Management Agency (RMA) Administrator. In addition, Perdue announced the appointment of Tommie Williams as Minister-Counselor for Agriculture…
House Ag Committee Advances Agriculture and Nutrition Act
…to read the full legislative text of the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018. CLICK HERE to read the section-by-section summary of the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018. CLICK…
Groups on House Agriculture Committee Approving 2018 Farm Bill
…Act of 2018. “The House Agriculture Committee’s action today is the first step to enacting a new farm bill. NCGA is pleased the bill restores full funding to the Market…
Food Waste Resonates Beyond the Trash Bin
…that plays out at many different levels,” says Conrad. “Looking at them holistically will become increasingly important to finding sustainable ways of meeting the needs of a growing world population.”…
Thune Seeks Livestock Indemnity Program Changes
…their toll on young livestock in several states. Thune alleges that some producers have been denied assistance through the program, as USDA says the producers lacked proper management protocols and…
Ending Payment Limits Could Cause Farm Consolidation
…largest mega-farms,” according to the National Sustainable Ag Coalition. The coalition calls the farm bill a “brazen attempt to undo years of statute for the benefit of the nation’s largest…
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Announces Farm Bill Priorities
…crop producers across the nation are united in providing consumers with healthy eating options by expanding the consumption of fruits and vegetables, bolstering research and pest management and supporting grower…
Monitoring for New Problematic Weed Species in Rice
…advisors who are having significant challenges with weed management and suspect they may have either species in their fields are encouraged to contact their local UC Rice Advisor. Listen…
Culver’s to Donate Custard Sales to FFA
…like the National FFA Organization, that encourage “smart and sustainable farming practices” in an effort to “make sure we continue to have enough food to feed our country’s growing population.”…
Farm Co-ops Applaud the American Food for American Schools Act
The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives applauded the introduction of The American Food for American Schools Act. The legislation in the Senate will strengthen monitoring and enforcement of “Buy American”…
Perdue Applauds President Trump’s Selection for USDA’s Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment
…signed into law meaningful reforms and forest management tools that will help us better maintain our national forests. Under Jim Hubbard’s leadership, we will put these tools to use, restore…
House Members from Across the Country Praise 2018 Farm Bill
The House Agriculture Committee introduced the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (H.R. 2). The bill helps address the economic challenges facing farmers and ranchers, while making historic investments in…
Groups React to Farm Bill Proposal
…Duvall: “Today’s release by House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway of the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (H.R. 2) assures America’s farmers and ranchers that congressional agriculture leaders recognize…
Chairman Conaway Introduces the Agriculture and Nutrition Act
…the full legislative text of the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018. CLICK HERE to read the section-by-section summary of the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018. CLICK HERE to…