…the U.S. The preliminary injunction will halt California’s labeling requirement until a final ruling on the matter is issued by the court. “Farmers work tirelessly to put food on America’s…
Still Time to be Counted in the 2017 Census of Agriculture
…data have and will continue to influence important decisions for American agriculture. The data will affect every operation and every farming community at some point, whether it be through farm…
Support for Farmers with Disabilities Through Innovative Technology
…Smith Lever Act for Farm Safety and Youth Farm Safety Education and Certification. Through the combined dedication and expertise of the Cooperative Extension System and nonprofit disability organizations, the AgrAbility…
Confirmation of Northey for USDA Applauded
…Farm Bureau Federation: The following may be attributed to Zippy Duvall, president, American Farm Bureau Federation: “With the confirmation today of Bill Northey as USDA Under Secretary of Farm Production…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 02-27-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman….
USDA Talks to Grocers About the “Harvest Box”
…plan has also come under fire for stigmatizing the poor and returning U.S. social-service policies to Great Depression food handout programs. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Says Re-entering TPP is “possible”
…TPP would substantially improve the competitiveness of U.S. business, support millions of U.S. jobs, increase exports, increase wages, and benefit consumers.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Pressure Mounting in Mexico for NAFTA Round Seven
…finishing the talks at all, let alone by the end of March, feels like it might be a long way off. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Pickup Truck
…makers out of Detroit. This year, all three major builders are showing newly designed models. And, they are not necessarily designed for farmers. No. It isn’t for farmers anymore. It…
NRCS Invites Proposals for 2018 Conservation Innovation Grants
…adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. The proposed projects should augment existing NRCS technical tools (planning, assessment and/or delivery) to better facilitate conservation on farms and ranches. In 2018…
Farm Groups Ask President Trump to Support Renewable Fuels Standard
A group of six leaders from farm and commodity organizations, including American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall, signed a letter to President Donald Trump regarding their support for the…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-26-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman….
Perdue Advocates for Crop Insurance Program
…told the reporters, “While it would be inappropriate to disclose private conversations,” Perdue says, “we were advocates for the American farmer.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
McKinney Predicts Trade Deal With Japan
…says. He does worry about the issue of bandwidth, as the U.S. trade officials are all focused on the NAFTA negotiations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….