…rules regulating hemp. At AFBF’s annual conference farmers and ranchers voted in favor of pushing for increasing the acceptable level of THC in hemp up to one percent. The current…
Farm Bureau Roadshow Highlights Value of Industry Unity
…ranchers who want to affect positive change can do so on a variety of levels. “The return in terms of being able to have a voice and input I think…
Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. New Ads Address Myths About Beef
…contractor to the Beef Checkoff, we are using the dollars of beef farmers and ranchers to ensure consumers, media, chefs, dietitians and food service and retail partners have the facts…
Secretary Perdue on President Trump’s State of the Union Address
…a brighter future for America’s patriotic farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers. The great American comeback that he has been laying the groundwork for is in full force, and the best…
Thousands Gather for Annual Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show
…state of our industry, as well as providing a platform to discuss important issues impacting individual ranchers.” The convention will deliver an impressive speaker lineup which includes U.S. Department of…
Third MFP Payment Coming This Week
…trade retaliation. President Trump has shown time and again that he is fighting for America’s farmers and ranchers and this third tranche of 2019 MFP payments is proof,” Secretary Perdue…
California Unlikely to Benefit from New Navigable Waters Protection Rule
It is doubtful that the new Navigable Waters Protection Rule will provide any benefits to California’s farmers and ranchers. Because of the rules that the State Water Board established last…
USMCA Signing ‘Good Day for American Agriculture’
…a good day for American agriculture,” said U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue. “USMCA is critical for America’s farmers and ranchers, who will now have even more market access to…
USDA Leads Efforts in International Year of Plant Health
…our farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers so that they can continue to feed and clothe this nation and the world.” He added, “That’s why we’re urging everyone to take this issue…
California Farm Bureau Welcomes New Rule on Navigable Waters
…ranchers. “You won’t find a stronger ally than farmers and ranchers when it comes to protecting land and natural resources, because they depend on those resources to produce food and…
Ag Groups Applaud New WOTUS Rule Definition
…been regulated. “President Trump is restoring the rule of law and empowering Americans by removing undue burdens and strangling regulations from the backs of our productive farmers, ranchers, and rural…
APHIS Moving Forward with Funding Farm Bill Initiatives
…and ranchers out in the field,” USDA Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach said in a press release. “Our Farm Bill programs allow us to continue to strengthen…
Federal Agencies Launch a Unified Website for Biotechnology Regulation
…which U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue describes as an “essential tool” for modern farmers and ranchers. The website also describes the federal review process for certain biotech products and…
Ag Groups Respond to Senate Passage of USMCA
…for America’s farmers and ranchers. With Congressional consideration now complete, our farmers and ranchers are eager to see the President sign this legislation and begin reaping the benefits of this…