…as a reason American produce has a long history of being safe. “When it comes to residues, we certainly do, we have very stringent standards governing the safety,” Thorne said….
Bayer On Track to Acquire Monsanto
…breeding, and biotechnology. The two companies have illustrated a plan to spend $16 billion on research and development worldwide over the span of six years. Some farmers are wearisome about…
House Members from Across the Country Praise 2018 Farm Bill
…that will directly help Upstate New York farmers. …We need to ensure our government is providing the resources and support our Upstate farmers need to survive and prosper. Today’s bill…
Farm bill discussions will affect all Californians
…truly touches on everyone—first of all, because everyone eats, but also because of the conservation, research, trade and other programs it contains,” CFBF President Jamie Johansson said. “Representing farmers and…
Trump Announces E15 Waiver Support to Farm State Lawmakers
…on summer-time E15 sales “allows retailers to offer better options alongside traditional blends all year long.” National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson applauded the move as well, but says “more…
Trump Tells Trade Team to Look Into Re-joining TPP
…increasing market access to protect farmers. Farm groups say farmers would rather trade, than take subsidies, to be profitable, in referring to the trade dispute with China and the proposed…
Groups React to Farm Bill Proposal
…the programs we have in place, we’re losing farmers. Family farmers and ranchers simply need more resources. “Yet congressional leadership has severely hamstrung the committee’s ability to address the six-year,…
Secretary Perdue Comments on Release of 2018 Farm Bill
…these days, so this legislation is critically important to give them some much-needed reassurance. In my travels across the country, I have found that farmers have confidence in President Trump’s…
Chairman Conaway Introduces the Agriculture and Nutrition Act
…Conaway had these comments. 2018 Farm Bill will help address the economic challenges facing farmers and ranchers, while making historic investments in opportunities for SNAP recipients House Agriculture Committee Chairman…
States Among Most Vulnerable from Proposed Tariffs
…reduces demand for U.S. agricultural products would reduce prices received by farmers for their output, and diminish farm incomes. China has proposed tariffs on U.S. ag items, including staple exports…
Peterson Introduces MPP Replacement Program
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson this week introduced the Dairy Risk Management Act. Peterson says the legislation would provide dairy farmers with a strong safety net to address…
Agri View: Honeybee Update
…the progress and what is being done to end the purge. Now, most of my information comes from California because that is where with so farmers with so many different…
USDA Proposes to Update Branding Requirements for Cattle from Mexico
…This proposed rule may be viewed in today’s Federal Register at: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/04/12/2018-07585/branding-requirements-for-bovines-imported-into-the-united-states-from-mexico. Members of the public will be able to submit comments at: http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetails;D=APHIS-2016-0050 or in writing to Docket No….
Trump’s EO on Reducing Poverty Promotes Economic Independence
…long-term government dependency has never been a part of the American dream. Providing people with the training and skills they need to find gainful employment will help place them on…