…cattle producers cannot afford to wait any longer for passage of this critical agreement. “The value exports add to U.S. beef is undeniable,” said Brunner. “Asia and the Pacific Rim…
NFU Statement on Proposed Senate GMO Labeling Bill
…have chosen to incorporate genetically modified organisms (GMOs) into their production methods, while others have made different choices. The rights of GMO and non-GMO producers should be respected as equal…
CWT Assists with 2.1 Million Pounds of Cheese, Butter and Whole Milk Powder Export Sales
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted 12 requests for export assistance from Dairy Farmers of America, Michigan Milk Producers Association, Northwest Dairy Association (Darigold), and Tillamook County Creamery Association who…
Crop Insurance Organic
…take producers three years, however, to transition from conventional to certified organic production. Previously, producers of transitional crops were only able to insure them at the same price as a…
Commodity Classic “Jazzed” to Welcome Agriculture Secretary
…National Corn Growers Association, American Soybean Association, National Association of Wheat Growers, National Sorghum Producers and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. For more information on registration, housing and the schedule…
USDA Expands Insurance Options for Farmers Transitioning to Certified Organic Agriculture
…take producers three years, however, to transition from conventional to certified organic production. Previously, producers of transitional crops were only able to insure them at the same price as a…
TPP Report on Impacts to Agriculture
…Market Access. The fact that TPP cuts or eliminates more than 18,000 tariffs is often cited. Within that number, though, is a massive amount for American agricultural producers. Lowering the…
USDA Initiative Restores Forests, Reduces Wildfire Threats through Local Partnerships
…can be found on the NRCS website. Since 2009, USDA has invested more than $29 billion to help producers make conservation improvements, working with as many as 500,000 farmers, ranchers…
Agri View: Weather Damage
…Goliath Dairy producers in Texas and New Mexico have estimated that the number of animals that died during the recent Winter Storm Goliath will climb to more than 30,000. The…
2016 Commodity Classic Teams with New Orleans Charities
…of New Orleans that our nation’s agricultural producers are genuinely interested in helping others.” Established in 1996, Commodity Classic is America’s largest farmer-led, farmer-focused convention and trade show, produced by…
House Agriculture Committee Questions EPA ‘Burdensome Policies’
…and rancher who no longer trust in the regulatory system. The EPA needs to stop implementing bad policies that diminish the integrity and transparency of the rulemaking process. “Producers derive…
USDA Announces $58.25 Million to Protect Ag and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…producers but to fight back against the destruction caused by invasive pests,” said Vilsack. “The projects and centers funded through this effort are helping to develop and put in place…
NCBA Continues to Express Concerns with Market Volatility
…between speculators, commercial traders, and producers; then our industry loses a critical marketing tool. Before any other changes are proposed, we expect CME to utilize the working group to address…
ASTA Participates in FarmNext National Summit
…discussions, it’s clear that the next generation of food producers faces unprecedented economic, social, and technological challenges; yet they are also uniquely prepared to address them. “As an industry, we…