…research and scientific advancement. Following the hearing, Chairman Conaway made the below remarks: Conaway “Research is the driving force behind American agricultural innovation. Farmers and ranchers have long depended on…
Trump Pledges to Include Rural Broadband in Infrastructure Plan
…farmers access to new tools, according to Politico. The event was also a sendoff for former Iowa Governor Terry Branstad, now U.S. Ambassador to China, as he heads for Beijing…
Agri View: Grape Farming Expanding
…wine. California has always been America’s primary source of wine grapes. Grape farmers are among the nation’s most elite group. Of course, there are small and medium vineyards in other…
Celebrating Dairy Month in June
Cathy Isom tells us about a month long celebration of delicious dairy products, and the farmers who produce them. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating Dairy Month…
Agri View: Chemical Challenge to Control Insects
Everett Griner talks about controlling insects and pests is a challenge without the use of chemicals in today’s Agri View. Chemical Challenge to Control Insects Farmers use a lot of…
Water Rights Protection Act Offers Relief from Federal Water Extortion
…critical role in caring for these lands. The government’s treatment of these ranchers is not only unfair but unconstitutional, AFBF said. For America’s farmers and ranchers to continue to provide…
Ranchers Sue USDA to Renew Country of Origin Labeling
…over 800 million pounds of foreign beef imported into the U.S. Since the revocation of COOL, smaller domestic farmers and ranchers have typically been receiving lower prices for their meat….
Perdue Hosting Mexico, Canada Counterparts in Georgia
…level of understanding of trade between the three nations. NAFTA has created opportunities for agricultural trade for U.S. farmers with Canada and Mexico, and Duvall encouraged Secretary Perdue to use…
U.S. Exports to Mexico Stumble
…commodities. The declines also come as U.S. farmers deal with low commodity prices and excess supply that have reduced farm income over the last few years. From the National Association…
Agri View: Southern Choice
…is safe to assume that farmers in the southeast feel a little more assured today. You see, two of the strongest and most representative voices in all of the agriculture…
Cuba Policy Not Good for Ag
President Donald Trump’s Friday announcement on reinstating limits on travel to and business with Cuba may result in lost economic opportunities for corporations, small businesses, and farmers. The new policy…
Agri View: Weather is Important for Crop Outlook
…for cotton and grain farmers back in early April. In storage supplies of all crops was above average and early planting intentions from the March survey was higher than expected….
Western View: The Prairie Fires
…help move all the stuff that came in. Cash flowed to local charities, who knew best how to pass it out. It was people helping people, farmers and ranchers in…
American Farm Bureau Cautions on Cuba
…products to Cuba, but that nation represents the kind of growth opportunity America’s farmers and ranchers need during this challenging economic period. “Self-imposed trade restrictions have kept America’s farmers and…