…conducted. The Census gives voice and opportunity to all farmers and ranchers in America to tell the changing story of agriculture over the years and identify emerging trends and needs.”…
Groups Respond to New US-Mexico-Canada Agreement
…Johansson said, “and we urge Congress to ratify the USMCA without delay.” Johansson said the agreement will provide California farmers and ranchers with “much-needed certainty” in key export markets. “We…
Farm Groups Keep Pressure On to Formalize Meat Definition
…topic because of “extreme consolidation in the beef, pork, and poultry industries, which has diminished the market share of family farmers and ranchers.” The letter is the second attempt by…
U.S. Will Publish NAFTA Text Friday
…to renegotiate the pact with the incoming president of Mexico. “It wouldn’t be fair to the people involved, certainly U.S. workers, farmers, and ranchers, to start a new negotiation with…
Lame-Duck Session a Risk for Farm Bill Passage
…one expired in order to give needed certainty to farmers and ranchers. Senate Ag Chair Pat Roberts says he hopes negotiations will make enough progress to vote on a final…
House to Recess Without Final Vote on Farm Bill
…greater the harm to confidence in our farm economy. The proverbial runway is short—weeks at best,” Duvall wrote. Over the past year, farmers and ranchers have delivered a strong message…
AFBF: Environmental Litigation Reform Needed
Restoring balance to environmental litigation is vital to America’s farmers and ranchers. America’s farmers and ranchers embrace an ethic of resource conservation while producing food and fiber. But they are…
Farm Bureau says U.S.-Japan Trade Statement Bodes Well for Future
…trade opportunities that benefit both nations is great news for America’s farmers and ranchers. This affirmation by both nations to enter negotiations bodes well for the future and indicates the…
Secretary Perdue Rings the Closing Bell at NYSE
…farmers, ranchers, foresters and agricultural producers across America contribute a great deal to the American economy,” Secretary Perdue said. “I’m pleased to be here, at the center of our economic…
American Farm Bureau Encouraged by Korea Trade Agreement
…relationship that greatly benefits America’s farmers and ranchers. South Korea bought $6.9 billion worth of U.S. agricultural goods last year, making it our sixth-largest export market. “Whether it’s corn, soybeans…
USDA Announces Investment to Expand Markets for Specialty Crop and Other Farmers
Under Secretary Greg Ibach announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $102.7 million to increase opportunities for farmers, ranchers and other growers across the country through five…
Farm Bureau Details Trade, Tariff Impacts on Agriculture
…to resolve trade concerns before resorting to tariffs. Tariffs targeting our largest agricultural export markets have resulted in retaliation against U.S. farmers, ranchers and agricultural and food businesses across the…
State Ag Officials Voice Concerns with Trade Approach
…disputes with other countries who may discriminate against American farmers and ranchers.” The organization is comprised of leadership from state agriculture departments. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Details Trade Damage Estimate Calculations
…to be transparent about this process and how our economists arrived at the numbers they did,” Perdue said. “Our farmers and ranchers work hard to feed the United States and…