…affect farmers’ and ranchers’ ability to be productive,” wrote Duvall. “Important cases are expected to be coming up and we need a full Supreme Court to provide for the full…
Senate Agriculture Committee Swiftly Advances USDA Secretary Nominee Perdue
…closer to the finish line,” Roberts said. “Our farmers and ranchers have been waiting too long for this important position to be filled. We need to get Governor Perdue down…
Farm Bureau Praises EPA Chlorpyrifos Decision
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall today applauded Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt for rejecting a petition that would have eliminated the use of chlorpyrifos in agriculture. “Farmers…
Report Names Ag Labor in Human Trafficking List
…in the agriculture and animal husbandry industry, from corn fields to orange orchards to dairy farms. Some crops such as tobacco—the crop cited most often on Polaris-operated hotlines—require much more…
NFU Urges Trump Administration to Oppose Dow-DuPont Merger
Following European Union approval of the proposed merger between Dow Chemical Co. and DuPont Co., National Farmers Union (NFU) is calling on the Trump Administration to block the deal. The…
House Agriculture Committee Reviews the Farm Credit System
…afloat. That’s why it is so essential that farmers and ranchers across the country have access to reliable sources of credit. FCS has long played a crucial role in meeting…
Agri View: Trade Questions
Everett Griner talks about trade future for NAFTA and TPP in today’s Agri View. Trade Questions A lot of farmers and others in agriculture are wondering about our new president’s…
Trump Executive Order Reverses American Climate Change Progress, Leadership
…that prepare the United States to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change. “Climate change jeopardizes American food security and the livelihoods of American family farmers, ranchers and…
Funding Available for Youth Farm Safety
…professionals. The program also ensures that vocational agricultural program curricula align with current career standards and agricultural safety and health regulations. “Our farmers and ranchers and their families deserve up-to-date…
Judge Approves Settlement to Protect Farmers’ Privacy
…federal judge approved a settlement that secures the private information of thousands of livestock and poultry farmers in 36 states. “This lawsuit has won a major victory for personal privacy,”…
Subcommittee Examines Farm Policy in Advance of the Next Farm Bill
…in and day out to get financing, pay back debts, and simply try to break even. It is important we look at the current environment our farmers and ranchers are…
Agri View: Changing Weather
…back in the 1930’s. Yes, it is the result of climate change. The long drought that has plagued the California farmers is not over. Recent rains has brought some much…
Black Market Hackers Selling Tractor Repair Software Illegally
…them to repair the company’s tractors. The article says when farmers are in crunch-time, like harvest, they usually don’t have time to wait for a dealership employee to come out…
Study: 82% of U.S. Households Buy Organic Regularly
…a profitable choice for farmers,” said Batcha. “The industry relies on a few critical public institutions to support this burgeoning industry, including the National Organic Program for global oversight and…