…and said, ‘Let’s get these problems fixed.’ Agriculture had not just one but many seats at the table to share with the president how access to international markets, farm labor…
Executive Order Creates New Agriculture Panel
…1. Policy. A reliable, safe, and affordable food, fiber, and forestry supply is critical to America’s national security, stability, and prosperity. It is in the national interest to promote American…
2017 W.O. Atwater Memorial Lecturer Renews Call for Excellence in Nutrition Research
…23, 2026 Ag Council President Highlights Regulatory Pressure, Plastics Policy, and Political Uncertainty for California Farmers April 22, 2026 The California Trail: A Pathway to Agricultural Expansion April 22, 2026…
Sonny Perdue Sworn in as 31st U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
…He is acknowledged as a national leader in agriculture, having served as a board member for the National Grain & Feed Association, and as President of both the Georgia Feed…
Historic White House Ag Roundtable Discussion Includes California Farmer
…sophomore at the University of Minnesota’s College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences; National FFA officer (central region vice president), 2016-2017 Lynetta Griner of Florida, owner/operator of Usher Land…
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…Bill Gains, Tax Relief, and Support for California Agriculture April 23, 2026 From Hand Planting to Innovation: The Early History of Seed Planters April 23, 2026 Ag Council President Highlights…
NFU President Attends March for Science in D.C.
National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson spoke to thousands attending the Washington, D.C. March for Science over the weekend that also included former Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan. Johnson spoke…
Syngenta Corn Lawsuits Underway
…lawyer for Syngenta called the claims “speculative, at best.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Share this Post California Ag at a Crossroads: Policy, Pressure, and Opportunity…
U.S., EU, Opening Door to TTIP Talks
…trade is renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement. Ross expects a NAFTA agreement will be reached by mid-2018. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Share this…
AFBF Labor Expert Taking USDA Post
…Boswell practiced corporate defense litigation in Nebraska and worked as a political aide for a Nebraska state senator. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Share this Post…
Trump Promises Agriculture Executive Order Tuesday
…discussion with farmers on Tuesday, and sign an executive order to protect and provide relief for rural America. Details on the executive order are similar to the Rural Council established…
Agri View: Farmer’s Almanac
…23, 2026 Ag Council President Highlights Regulatory Pressure, Plastics Policy, and Political Uncertainty for California Farmers April 22, 2026 The California Trail: A Pathway to Agricultural Expansion April 22, 2026…
Ag Groups Pleased With Perdue Confirmation
…nomination earlier this year. National Cotton Council The National Cotton Council (NCC) looks forward to working with Sonny Perdue who was confirmed today by the Senate as the 31st U.S….
Chairman Conaway Applauds the Confirmation of Secretary Perdue
…Bill Gains, Tax Relief, and Support for California Agriculture April 23, 2026 From Hand Planting to Innovation: The Early History of Seed Planters April 23, 2026 Ag Council President Highlights…