…traits in development for corn, soybeans, and cotton, as well as crop protection,” said Johnson. “Innovation is key to farmers and ranchers’ ability to increase crop production and improve crop…
House Agriculture Committee Reviews the Farm Credit System
…afloat. That’s why it is so essential that farmers and ranchers across the country have access to reliable sources of credit. FCS has long played a crucial role in meeting…
Trump Executive Order Reverses American Climate Change Progress, Leadership
…that prepare the United States to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change. “Climate change jeopardizes American food security and the livelihoods of American family farmers, ranchers and…
Funding Available for Youth Farm Safety
…professionals. The program also ensures that vocational agricultural program curricula align with current career standards and agricultural safety and health regulations. “Our farmers and ranchers and their families deserve up-to-date…
Judge Approves Settlement to Protect Farmers’ Privacy
…personal information.” AFBF and NPPC filed the lawsuit in 2013 after EPA released a vast compilation of spreadsheets containing personal information about farmers and ranchers in 29 states who raise…
Subcommittee Examines Farm Policy in Advance of the Next Farm Bill
…in and day out to get financing, pay back debts, and simply try to break even. It is important we look at the current environment our farmers and ranchers are…
President Signs Resolution to Repeal BLM Planning 2.0
…the Public Lands Council, applauded the action and called it a significant victory for western ranchers. He says the rule would have caused a wholesale shift in management focus at…
USDA Targets $6 Million for Wildfire Relief
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) designated $6 million to help aid farmers and ranchers recovering from recent wildfires in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. The $6 million in available funding, delivered…
Trump Administration Declares National Ag Day
…Ag Day “America’s farmers and ranchers are the heart and soul of America. And they represent the determined self-reliant character of our nation. We are proud of American agriculture and…
Acting Agriculture Deputy Secretary Michael L. Young on National Agriculture Day
Acting Agriculture Deputy Secretary Michael L. Young released the following statement: “Today is National Agriculture Day, set aside to pay tribute to the farmers and ranchers of our nation. The…
Trump Budget Would Cut USDA Funding by 21 Percent
…Chairman Michael Conaway, a Texas Republican, says he is concerned the cuts could “hamper some vital work of the department.” He says farmers and ranchers are struggling, and that Congress…
Census Of Agriculture Countdown Begins For America’s Farmers And Ranchers
America’s farmers and ranchers will soon have the opportunity to strongly represent agriculture in their communities and industry by taking part in the 2017 Census of Agriculture. Conducted every five…
Ag Subcommittee Evaluates Effectiveness of Forestry Initiatives
…on our natural resources and negatively impact our nation’s farmers, ranchers, and foresters. Our thoughts and prayers are with the folks who were so tragically affected. As we begin crafting…
Conaway’s Comments on Trump’s Budget Proposal
…Department. I think it is very important to remember that net farm income is down 50 percent from where it stood just four years ago. America’s farmers and ranchers are…