…crops we grow in this country is cotton. It is also one of the most exported crops we grow. How much cotton do you suppose farmers would plant if we…
Secretary Perdue Hosts Inaugural Rural Prosperity Task Force Meeting
…work together to turn that around. By establishing this task force, President Trump showed his commitment to prioritizing the prosperity of the farmers and ranchers of America’s heartland, as well…
Conaway, Peterson Praise U.S. Sugar Deal
…agreement that works for U.S. sugar farmers by ending the illegal dumping of sugar,” said Chairman Conaway. “Great credit goes to Secs. Ross and Perdue, and the negotiating teams at…
New Zealand to Visit U.S. to Talk Trade
…biggest market for beef and wine from New Zealand, and the nation’s second-largest dairy market. McClay called the U.S. a “vitally important trading partner” for New Zealand, worth more than…
USDA to Speed Through GMO Labeling Rule
…senior analyst at the Agricultural Marketing Service’s Livestock, Poultry and Seed program told the International Dairy Foods Association’s regulatory conference in Washington on this week that USDA has started to…
Do Personality Traits in Pigs Matter?
…the pen are generally more sociable. Due to legislative and marketplace demands, farmers are transitioning back to group pens instead of individual stalls. Pigs are hierarchical, which can cause problems…
NMPF Board of Directors Supports NAFTA Modernization
…interest to U.S. dairy farmers, meetings with U.S. and foreign government officials, and close interaction with supporters in Congress. “Exports are extremely important to the U.S. dairy industry,” Mulhern said,…
Critical Agricultural Water Resources Issues Funded
…that would help farmers anywhere in the United States. NIFA invests in and advances agricultural research, education, and extension and promotes transformative discoveries that solve societal challenges. NIFA support for…
AFBF Details NAFTA Renegotiation Priorities
The North American Free Trade Agreement has been overwhelmingly beneficial for U.S. farmers and ranchers—and their counterparts in Canada and Mexico—but there are several good reasons to update and reform…
Vilsack Joins Feeding America Board
…the country and provides food to more than 46 million people through 60,000 food pantries and meal programs. Vilsack became president and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council in…
China, U.S., Expected to Sign Dairy Agreement
…allow further market access for U.S. dairy producers. U.S. Dairy Export Council CEO Tom Vilsack said last week that he has been working for months to reach an agreement between…
Agri View: Animal Value
…sights on farm animals. All of them. Cattle, horses, sheep, maybe even poultry. Chickens and egg production have already been challenged in some circles. Unlike the circus, farmers cannot simply…
Duvall Praises Selection of Hazlett for Rural Development
Duvall The following may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “Anne Hazlett brings a depth of experience on rural development issues that should benefit American farmers…
National Farmers Union Submits NAFTA Comments to USTR
The National Farmers Union is urging the Donald Trump administration to craft a new, fair trade framework for international trade deals that benefits rural America through the renegotiation of the…