American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall “The disaster relief measure signed by President Trump today is an important lifeline for farmers and ranchers whose greatest desire is to keep…
Final EPA Rule Exempts Farms From Emissions Reporting
The National Pork Producers Council applauded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for finalizing its rule exempting livestock farmers from reporting to state and local authorities the routine emissions from…
Corteva™ Separates from DowDuPont to Form Leading Pure-Play Agriculture Company
…Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) successfully completed its separation from DowDuPont, becoming a leading, global pure-play agriculture company that offers the complete solutions farmers need to maximize yield and profitability. Corteva Agriscience…
New Survey Examines Consumers’ Understanding of the Environmental Impact of Chicken Production
…video, offering consumers, foodservice experts and others a look into chicken farmers and their various sustainability practices. Please view the newly released video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jV8RY0IIMRc “As sustainability in agriculture continues to…
Agriculture industry Responds to Progress of USMCA
…(USMCA) to Congress is good news for U.S. farmers and ranchers. This notice means that we are one step closer to locking in vital market opportunities developed with our North…
Industry Response to Ruling on Year-Round Sale Of E15 Gasoline
…support for our patriotic farmers and for his commitment to expand the sale of E15 and unleash the full potential of American innovation and ingenuity as we continue to demonstrate…
EPA Delivers On President Trump’s Promise To Allow Year-Round Sale Of E15 Gasoline
…give consumers more choices, while supporting American farmers. “Following President Trump’s directive, today’s action expands the market for biofuels and improves the RFS program by increasing transparency and reducing price…
United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Pays Dividends to American Farmers and Exporters
The United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (CTPA) entered into force on May 15, 2012, laying the foundation for a surge in U.S. agricultural exports. Since 2012, U.S. agricultural exports to…
Third Californian Ever Selected for Partners in Advocacy Leadership Class
…I’m excited to represent California and get to meet some other farmers and trade stories about what they’re doing and what we’re doing and learn from each other as well.”…
USDA Reminds Producers of Approaching Marketing Assistance Loan Deadlines
…producers of the May 31, 2019, deadline to apply for crop year 2018 marketing assistance loans for feed grains, upland cotton, soybeans and minor oilseeds. “These commodity loans provide short-term…
Cherries Not the Only Crop to Experience Storm Damage
…know a lot of our urban consumers don’t want the hot weather coming in, but as farmers, we need those heat units.” Listen to Hudson’s interview below. About the Author…
Industry Reaction to USDA Trade Relief Announcement
…Washington, D.C., when the administration announced the tariff-assistance package. Jamie Johansson President California Farm Bureau Federation “It’s clear that the administration wants to do what’s best for American farmers and…
USDA Announces Support for Farmers Impacted by Unjustified Retaliation and Trade Disruption
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will take several actions to assist farmers in response to trade damage from unjustified retaliation and…
Tricolored Blackbirds Part of Dairy’s Conservation Story
…with a partnership between Audubon, Western United Dairymen, California Farm Bureau and DairyCares, farmers and ranchers like the Jonkmans can receive compensation for the unharvested crop that usually is unusable…