The National Cotton Council (NCC) looks forward to working with the House and Senate agriculture committees and with other agricultural organizations to gain passage of a farm bill that effectively…
Subcommittee Continues Examination of Farm Policy
…Cape Giarardeau, MO Mr. Tim McMillan, Southern Peanut Farmers Federation, Enigma, GA Mr. Rob Rynning, President, U.S. Canola Association, Kennedy, MN, also on behalf of the National Sunflower Association Mr….
Protectionist Trade Rhetoric Not Beneficial for Global Ag Companies
…tax or negative trade impacts from changes to the North American Free Trade Agreement to purchase agricultural commodities from other nations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Canada Attempting to Deepen Trade Ties with China
…and to send more Canadian students to China. There’s little word yet what any expanded trade ties would mean for Canadian agriculture. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news…
Guatemala to Eliminate Tariffs on U.S. Chicken Products
…Guatemala totaled $82 million in 2016, about eight percent of the country’s total U.S. agricultural imports of $1.1 billion last year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
NPPC, Ag Groups Ask for Tax Reform
…issue. Respectfully, Agricultural Retailers Association American Farm Bureau Federation American Sheep Industry Association American Soybean Association American Sugarbeet Growers Association Livestock Marketing Association National Association of State Departments of Agriculture…
Science Confirms – You Really Should Eat Your Brassica
…Laboratory, also in Beltsville, and Zhenlei Xiao, a postdoctoral researcher, collaborated with Luo. Both laboratories are part of USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS). Microgreens are the young seedlings of vegetables…
Report Highlights Changes in Community Supported Agriculture Business Model
…to include new products, partnerships and technology to create sustainable local food businesses. The report was prepared through a cooperative research agreement between USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and the…
Funding to Relieve Veterinary Shortages
…or regional veterinary organization or specialty board recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association; college or school of veterinary medicine accredited by the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges; university…
Seed Industry to “Storm the Hill”
Seed industry advocates will “Storm the Hill” as part of the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) Legislative Fly-in, Wednesday, April 5, in Washington, D.C. “Storm the Hill” is a unique…
U.C. Davis Tops in Ag Economic and Policy
by Julia Ann Easley UC Davis is ranked first in the world in agricultural economics and policy — and among the top 10 in 17 other subjects — based on…
Don’t Let the Tail Wag the Dog
…value chain: cooperatives, processors, retailers and ultimately, consumers. NMPF has engaged in a top-to-bottom review of the MPP during the past six months, culminating in March with a decision by…
AFBF and NGFA Urge Senate to Confirm Sonny Perdue as Agriculture Secretary This Week
The American Farm Bureau Federation and National Grain and Feed Association joined in calling on the U.S. Senate to confirm Sonny Perdue as the 31st agriculture secretary this week before…
USDA Offers Renewal Options for Expiring Conservation Stewardship Program Contracts
…crops, buffer strips, pollinator and beneficial insect habitat, and soil health building activities – all while maintaining active agricultural production on their land. Producers interested in contract renewals or applying…