…lifting import barriers that protect EU farmers and removing regulatory measures that are scientifically unjustified or overly restrictive. Because of the EU’s barriers, the United States had a trade deficit…
Farm Bureau’s Duvall, Aiken Cite Strengths of Clean Water Rule
…farmers and ranchers additional details about the proposed rule. Duvall said farmers and ranchers are committed to protecting America’s waterways and drinking water, and the new Clean Water Rule will…
USDA Traveler Website Helps Santa and His Elves
…he always does his part by getting a movement permit for his reindeer to enter the U.S., but this year he’s going above and beyond to help protect our farmers,…
Hesitation in Celebrating Interim Trade Deal with China
…soybeans were headed to China. Although it was the ninth-largest single-day soybean sale for the US, it equated to just 3.5 percent of Chinese soy purchases last year. Many farmers…
Round Two of Trade Mitigation Payments Coming From USDA
The second round of trade mitigation payments will be coming to aid farmers and ranchers affected by the trade retaliation from other countries. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue made…
Measuring Costs and Benefits of Different Farming Systems
…the contributing factors for a renewed focus on soil management techniques in recent years. “All farmers invest in new equipment, they invest in their buildings, so invest in your soils…
Farm Bureau: USDA Broadband Program Will Boost Rural Economy
…in rural America could not come at a better time. Rural broadband is essential to modern agriculture, the farmers and ranchers who grow our food and to the quality of…
World Ag Expo Gearing Up with Top Product Winners
…submitted for the contest by exhibitors of the largest annual agricultural show of its kind. The contest judges were made up of farmers, ranchers and industry professionals. The Top-10 New…
Groups Respond to House Passage of Farm Bill
…and offers genuine hope for agriculture,” said Jim Mulhern, president and CEO of NMPF. “The dairy provisions adopted by Congress will bring critically important assistance to the nation’s dairy farmers….
2018 Farm Bill Conference Report Released, Members, Officials and Associations Comment
…on both sides has officially been approved and structured into a bipartisan bill that is said to benefit farmers, families and rural communities. Many people commented on the process and…
California Farm Bureau Urges House to Pass Farm Bill
…well as at farms and packinghouses.” He said Farm Bureau also welcomes farm bill programs to protect animal agriculture from catastrophic diseases, to allow dairy farmers to enroll in risk-management…
New WOTUS Rule Proposal Brings Optimism
…and streams that only hold water when it rains. “This welcome action from the EPA and Army Corps will help bring clarity to Clean Water Act regulations and help farmers…
NCBA to Congress: Vote “Yes” to Get 2018 Farm Bill Across the Finish Line
…conference report is encouraging news for farmers and ranchers across the country. Now it is time for Congress to get the 2018 Farm Bill across the finish line. In these…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Release of Farm Bill Conference Report
…helpful provisions and we will continue to build upon these through our authorities. As farmers prepare to make decisions about next season, I commend the leadership of the conference committee…