…The effort was led by Montana Republican Senator Steve Daines. In the letter, the Senators say: “Opening this market to U.S. producers would create substantial opportunities for ranchers across the…
California Farm Groups Opposing State Gas Tax Proposal
…that the proposal will dramatically increase transportation costs for farmers, ranchers, food processors and agricultural suppliers, according to the LA Times. Regarding vehicle fees, the letter states: “Unlike the diesel…
Farmers and Ranchers Need Comprehensive Tax Reform
America’s farmers and ranchers need a flexible tax code that gives them freedom to both grow and adapt quickly to changes beyond their control, the American Farm Bureau Federation told…
Purdue Ag Economy Barometer Shows Slip in Confidence
The Ag Economy Barometer from Purdue University found confidence among farmers and ranchers slipped again last month. The Barometer slipped to 124 in March, marking the second month in a…
Subcommittee Examines Credit Programs in the Farm Bill
…heard from a panel of credit institution representatives who gave their perspectives on current credit conditions as well as how credit programs impact credit availability for farmers, ranchers, and forest…
USDA County-Level Data Dispute New NWF Study
…ranchers who actually live and work on the land, not data collected by satellites that struggle mightily to distinguish between alfalfa hay, idle cropland, managed pasture, and native grassland. Not…
House Agriculture Committee Leadership Calls for Swift Confirmation of Governor Sonny Perdue
…a successful Secretary of Agriculture. We support and eagerly await his confirmation in the full Senate. America’s farmers, ranchers, and rural America in general are facing very serious challenges. Net…
Subcommittee Continues Examination of Farm Policy
…being tested. With net farm income down for the fourth year in a row, it is critical we get farm policy right for farmers and ranchers. We must be mindful…
NPPC, Ag Groups Ask for Tax Reform
…Chairman Brady and Ranking Member Neal: On behalf of our nation’s family farmers and ranchers, we come together now to ask your support for including permanent repeal of the estate…
AFBF and NGFA Urge Senate to Confirm Sonny Perdue as Agriculture Secretary This Week
…the full Senate. “U.S. farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses – and the consumers we serve – need the strong, capable leadership at USDA that Gov. Perdue will provide,” the AFBF and…
Agriculture Groups Focus on Importance of Immigration Reform in Letter to President
The Agriculture Workforce Coalition last week emphasized the importance of immigration reform for America’s farmers and ranchers in a letter sent to President Donald Trump. 70 groups representing a variety…
Farm Bureau Cheers Perdue Committee Vote, Urges Full Senate to Confirm
…resources that surround us. He understands the great good – and serious harm – government can do to farmers and ranchers. We could not be happier or prouder to support…
Duvall Urges Swift Confirmation of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court
…affect farmers’ and ranchers’ ability to be productive,” wrote Duvall. “Important cases are expected to be coming up and we need a full Supreme Court to provide for the full…
Senate Agriculture Committee Swiftly Advances USDA Secretary Nominee Perdue
…closer to the finish line,” Roberts said. “Our farmers and ranchers have been waiting too long for this important position to be filled. We need to get Governor Perdue down…