…my work in the 115th Congress with our dedicated and knowledgeable Chairman Conaway who leads the Committee’s important work to represent rural America. Our farmers, ranchers and growers are the…
Pig Farmers Complying with New VFD Requirements
A recent survey shows that U.S. pig farmers are complying with the new federal rules regarding antibiotic use in their animals. The November survey done by the National Pork Board…
Agri View: Future of Agriculture
…all farmers are producing such yields, but they all would like to. And most are trying. The average of farmers is now 57. They are getting older. No reason to…
Immigration Reform Good for U.S. Economy, Agriculture
Immigration reform continues to be a hot topic on the political scene and a priority for farmers and ranchers. In a session at the 2017 Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade…
U.S.-Cuba Agricultural Trade Poised for Growth
…relations with Cuba could mean for American farmers and ranchers’ bottom lines. Dr. Steven Zahniser, an economist at the Agriculture Department’s Economic Research Service, set the stage by reviewing what…
Food Safety Rules Challenge Farmers on Several Fronts
…Safety Modernization Act’s produce rules, according to Bob Ehart, senior policy and science advisor with the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. Ehart spoke to farmers and ranchers from…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Board Appointments
…establishment of 22 industry-funded research and promotion boards. They empower farmers and ranchers to leverage their own resources to develop new markets, strengthen existing markets, and conduct important research and…
Farmers Urge Their Peers to Define ‘Sustainability’ for Themselves
With large corporations like Chipotle and Walmart using the term “sustainable” to get consumers’ attention and grow their market share, farmers and ranchers need to start defining sustainability for themselves…
Trump Ag Adviser Wants Mergers Blocked
…for farmers, and stunt job growth. He adds, “These mergers would accomplish the opposite of what the President-elect ran on, and that’s greater opportunity in America.” Rastetter says the motivation…
Agri View: Slow Trade
…trade deal with Cuba that U.S. farmers had hoped for. It was supposed to be a huge financial boost for the American farmer and do great wonders for the Cuban…
Farm Bureau Distinguished Service and Founders Awards: Bob Stallman and James Quinn Honored
…helped secure major gains for farmers and ranchers. His leadership and expertise has garnered respect across the agriculture and food industry, and he used that influence to foster dialogue with…
Farm Bureau President to Congress: Slash Regulations, Reform Immigration/Ag Labor
…energy, we are making our economy more sustainable. If farmers don’t take care of our land, we cannot stay in business.” Duvall reminded the 5,000 farmers and ranchers in attendance…
Farm Bureau Women Focusing on Leadership in 2017
…– farmers – about food and agriculture.” Citing a mantra of John Calipari, head basketball coach at the University of Kentucky, she added, “Success in any business is based on…
Farm Groups Touting Benefits of Agricultural Trade
…farmers. Echoing points made in NMPF’s own letter to the President-elect last month, the producer groups’ Jan. 6 letter stated: “We know that securing positive benefits for American farmers, ranchers,…