…have fortunately helped to protect the fruit from too much damage. Producers have also been doing what they can to help mitigate the amount of damage that is caused to their…
NCBA Unveils Top Policy Priorities For 2020
…in the U.S. House and Senate to end deceptive labeling of plant-based fake meat. “America’s cattle producers have made tremendous and historic progress on the policy front over the past…
More than 1,000 Attend Cattlemen’s College
…educational events, helping cattle producers make their operations more efficient and successful. Since first established, Cattlemen’s College has been sponsored by Zoetis Animal Health. A live demonstration, Taking the Mystery out…
Secretary Perdue on President Trump’s State of the Union Address
…a brighter future for America’s patriotic farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers. The great American comeback that he has been laying the groundwork for is in full force, and the best…
Thousands Gather for Annual Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show
(NCBA) — The largest annual gathering of the beef industry began in San Antonio, where more than 9,000 cattle producers, industry partners, and stakeholders gathered for the first day of…
Third MFP Payment Coming This Week
…did with China.” The third MFP payment will be made by the USDA Farm Service Agency to producers of various types of crops including upland cotton, wheat, sorghum, long grain…
California Cattle Council Seeking Industry Input on Strategic Plan
…minutes or two hours, we’ll appreciate the input,” said Dave Daley, Council Chair. “Anybody who raises cattle – dairy, beef, range, feedlot, traditional producers, non-conventional producers – we want their…
USMCA Signing ‘Good Day for American Agriculture’
…also realists eager to see results – especially for our dairy and wheat producers,” said American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall. “We know it will take time for the new…
USDA Leads Efforts in International Year of Plant Health
…our farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers so that they can continue to feed and clothe this nation and the world.” He added, “That’s why we’re urging everyone to take this issue…
Ag Groups Applaud New WOTUS Rule Definition
…press release. “I thank President Trump and Administrator Wheeler for having the backs of our farmers, ranchers, and producers and for continuing to roll back Federal overreach. With reforms and…
Third Tranche of MFP Payments ‘Will Be Imminent’
…and provided clarification that a final round of payments will be coming to producers. “I don’t know how in the media or in the ag world it got out where…
USDA Looks to Strengthen Packers and Stockyards Act
Changes have been proposed for the process of buying and selling livestock and poultry. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is proposing some changes to enhance…
Ag Groups Respond to Senate Passage of USMCA
…pact that will benefit U.S. ethanol producers and rural economies across the nation. RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper offered the following statement: “America’s ethanol producers look forward to seeing this…
Legislation Introduced to Allow CBD in Dietary Supplements
…hemp producers were excited for the potential of the crop, created in part by demand for CBD oil. The proposed bill has been referred to both the Committee on Agriculture…