…implement the conservation programs most vital to our nation’s producers. His extensive leadership experience in conservation and production agriculture has more than prepared him to lead this new mission area…
Farm Groups Ask President Trump to Support Renewable Fuels Standard
…Farm Bureau Federation Roger Johnson, President National Farmers Union Gordon Stoner, President National Association of Wheat Growers Don Bloss, Chairman National Sorghum Producers cc: Secretary Perdue, Secretary Perry, Administrator Pruitt…
USDA Opens New Office in Vietnam to Help Facilitate Increasing Agricultural Trade
…vital role in helping expand the United States’ $2.5 billion-dollar agricultural export market in Vietnam. “Growing agricultural trade between the United States and Vietnam means new opportunities for American producers,”…
Former Cotton and Groundwater Executive Casey Creamer Joins CCM Staff
…be ignored.” Creamer His role at Kings River Water Quality Coalition required him to work with diversified producers in a variety of water related areas along with interacting with state…
Republicans Deliver Letter to Congressional Leadership Calling on Section 199A Changes
…a tax advantage for producers who sell to cooperatives instead of private and independent businesses. The letter says any remedy should retroactively restore the competitive marketplace for producers and replicate…
USDA Seeking Dismissal of OTA Lawsuit
…the Hagstrom Report. In response to the request, the Organic Trade Association says it believes USDA seeks the dismissal “to avoid explaining to America’s organic producers and consumers why it…
Agri View: Impact of Snow
Everett Griner talks about the impact snow has on producers in areas where snowfall is unusual in today’s Agri View. You know it doesn’t snow very much where I live….
Significant Growth Expected for Ice Cream Sales
…the rising demand for hand-made products comprised of high-quality ingredients. Advances made in packaging providing better convenience are driving demand for take-home products. Many producers are also developing new flavors…
2018 USDA Ag Outlook Forum Offers Pre-Forum Field Trips on Farming and Research
…community, offering a platform for conversation among producers, processors, policymakers, government officials, and non-governmental organizations, both foreign and domestic. Sign up for a Pre-Forum field trip at the AOF Registration…
U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Wants Beef Defined
…“U.S. cattle producers take pride in developing the highest quality, and safest, beef in the world, and labels must clearly distinguish that difference.” USCA is not the only industry group…
USDA Helps Dairy and Beef Industries Reach More Domestic and Global Markets
…Programs. The National Dairy FARM Program comprises dairy farmers, cooperatives and processors across the United States. The National Milk Producers Federation, with support from Dairy Management, Inc., created the National…
USDA Partners with Dairy Innovation Center
…adoption of innovative technologies and increase energy efficiency improvements on U.S. dairy farms,” Secretary Perdue said. “These improvements will help producers diversify revenues and reduce utility expenses, while they strive…
Cattlemen Applaud Introduction of Strong Bipartisan Bill in U.S. Senate
…agree on is that a responsibly-run cattle ranch isn’t a toxic Superfund site,” said fifth-generation California rancher and NCBA President Kevin Kester. “On behalf of cattle producers across America, I…
Sorghum Producers Look into Chinese Anti-Dumping Investigation
…being fulfilled. Roughly 100 sorghum producers happened to be in Washington, D.C., as the investigation announcement was made. Those producers were able to talk with elected officials about the situation…