…to build bipartisan support for policies and her experience with enforcing fair-trade rules will help America’s farmers and ranchers compete internationally and continue putting food on tables around the world.”…
Industry Groups Call for Funding to Support Ag Export Markets
…for continued investment in these public-private partnerships,” the group stated in the letter. “MAP/FMD funding is critical to help U.S. farmers, ranchers and food exporters keep pace and to help…
Legislation Introduced to Repeal Federal Estate Tax
…weighed in with their support for the bills. “Farmers and ranchers already face unpredictable challenges beyond our control yet persevere to protect our nation’s supply of food, fiber and renewable…
New EPA Administrator Michael Regan Confirmed by Senate
…said in a statement. “I also want ensure that America’s farmers and ranchers have a seat at the table as the EPA considers their regulatory obligations and look forward to…
Coalition Highlights Value of Crop Insurance as Congress Develops Budget
…community, particularly during difficult times. “The last several years have brought an onslaught of uncertainty for America’s farmers and ranchers-from weather extremes to the disruptions of international markets to COVID-19…
2019 Crop Report Shows More Than $50 Billion in Cash Receipts
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) recently released the 2019 crop report. Figures show that farmers and ranchers received more than $50 billion in cash receipts for the…
Legislation Introduced to Improve Cattle Market Transparency
…Market Transparency Act of 2021. Other cosponsors of the bill include Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith and Mike Braun. The legislation is receiving support from a variety of agricultural organizations. “America’s ranchers…
American Rescue Plan Act Moving Forward with Senate Approval
…the Emergency Relief for Farmers of Color Act. Funding support will also be used to purchase agricultural commodities from farmers and ranchers. “We appreciate the American Rescue Plan’s prioritization of…
FACA Expands Membership and Narrows Its Focus
…“FACA’s 40-plus proposals demonstrate farmers and ranchers must be treated as partners as we work together to build on the impressive advances already achieved toward climate-smart farming,” American Farm Bureau…
Partnership Looks to Enhance Organic Conservation Practices
…time as climate change—with intensified droughts, heat waves, and storms—creates new challenges for farmers and ranchers.” Participation in NRCS programs has historically been limited for the organic sector. While NRCS…
USDA Leadership Continues Taking Shape with Recent Appointments
…conservation programs, we will create new market opportunities and streams of income for farmers, ranchers and producers that address climate change and environmental challenges, strengthen local and regional food systems,…
American Farm Bureau Seeking CFAP Application Extension
…for assistance through CFAP. The program has served as an important lifeline for farmers and ranchers struggling during the pandemic. AFBF President Zippy Duvall sent a letter to newly confirmed…
Senate Confirms Tom Vilsack as Agriculture Secretary for the Second Time
…been largely supportive. “Secretary Vilsack and I have spoken several times in recent weeks about opportunities and challenges facing America’s farmers and ranchers, and I look forward to close collaboration,”…
Ag Lender Perspective on Water Futures and Groundwater Trading
…how a water trade system like that would impact farmers and ranchers. Leader of the RaboResearch Food and Agribusiness team in North America, Roland Fumasi said that that system is…