American Farm Bureau Federation delegates from all 50 states and Puerto Rico today approved a special resolution urging Congress to enact swift, meaningful and strongly bipartisan regulatory reform. The resolution,…
Water Action Plan Progress Highlighted
…water bond passed overwhelmingly by California voters in November 2014. The 2016 summary of accomplishments was prepared by the California Natural Resources Agency, California Environmental Protection Agency, and the California…
Immigration Reform Good for U.S. Economy, Agriculture
…The Economics, The Media, The Politics Tom Hertz, economist at the USDA’s Economic Research Service, explained trends in the farm workforce, including declining immigration rates and rising labor costs. Even…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for January 10
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Applicants for Annual Scholarship Program Sought
…Madison, Wis. The conference, themed “Sky’s the Limit,” will include producer panels, presentations and breakout sessions on hot-button topics, farm tours, networking opportunities and more. Last year’s conference drew more…
Efforts in Senate to Curb Antiquities Act Abuses
…this executive power, using the Act more than any other president and locking up millions of acres in the process. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From:…
November Pork Exports Set Record
…of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: U.S. Meat Export Federation November Pork Exports Set New Record; Beef Exports also Strong U.S. red meat exports continued to build momentum in November,…
USDA Wants Dismissal of “Pork, the Other White Meat” Lawsuit
…million. In 2012, The Humane Society of the U.S., a lone Iowa farmer, and the Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement filed a suit against USDA, saying the trademarks were overvalued…
Congress Trying to “REIN” in Regulations
…joined 23 other Senators in introducing a similar bill in the Senate, but Democrats are expected to block the bill there. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
South Korea Agrees to U.S. Egg Imports
…South Korea.” It’s good news for American producers who are coping with an oversupply of eggs that is driving down prices. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
U.S.-Cuba Agricultural Trade Poised for Growth
…relations with Cuba could mean for American farmers and ranchers’ bottom lines. Dr. Steven Zahniser, an economist at the Agriculture Department’s Economic Research Service, set the stage by reviewing what…
Food Safety Rules Challenge Farmers on Several Fronts
…across the country during the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2017 Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade Show. Food Safety Rules Challenge Farmers on Several Fronts Signed into law in January 2011,…
USDA Seeks National Mango Board Nominees
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking membership nominations for six seats on the National Mango Board. Applications for the seats are due Feb. 22,…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Board Appointments
…Deming, N.M.; and David Mayhue of Fayetteville, Ark. Board members selected by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture administer the program. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) provides oversight of the National…