…risk for farmers, ranchers and others in the 26 states that are not already protected from the unlawful 2015 rule by previous court decisions. “The flawed 2015 rule—which two courts…
Farming Groups Call for Swift Farm Bill Passage
…soil and water conservation, trade promotion and more depend on swift passage. “America’s farmers and ranchers persevere even in the toughest times, but the farm economy has gone from bad…
Farm Futures Survey: Farmer Support for Trump Slipping
…sticking point as farmers and ranchers have applauded much of Trump’s policy moves. 86 percent of those surveyed said Trump’s move to reduce regulation is good for their farm. Even…
Costa on Tariffs Hurting the San Joaquin Valley
…initial tariffs on steel and aluminum in March, noting that “California agriculture will likely feel the most intense and direct pain from these tariffs. California farmers and ranchers earned about…
New State Authority Over Local Waters a Boon to Farmers and Ranchers
…was intended to work. “This is a major moment for federalism. Because permitting has been so complex and expensive, most farmers and ranchers have given up on exercising their rights…
Deadline Approaches for Continuous Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment
…Thanks to voluntary participation by farmers, ranchers and private landowners, CRP has improved water quality, reduced soil erosion and increased habitat for endangered and threatened species. The new changes to…
Ag Holds Roundtable on Lawsuit Abuse
…other. “The regulations need to be on trial lawyers,” he says. “We need to let our farmers and ranchers do what they do best, which is feed the world. They…
U.S. Poultry Gains New Market Access in Morocco
…important step in ensuring that American farmers and ranchers can continue to expand their exports,” said Ambassador Lighthizer. “I welcome Morocco’s agreement to allow imports of U.S. poultry meat and…
NACD Sends Letter to Farm Bill Conference Committee
…or Senate agriculture committees. “The current farm bill’s expiration date is fast approaching,” Van Dyke said. “The farm bill improves America’s farmers and ranchers’ ability to produce the safest, most…
American Soybean Association Joins Farmers for Free Trade
…voices of American farmers, ranchers and agricultural businesses that support free trade.” ASA CEO Ryan Findlay says agriculture needs “strong like-minded allies” in advocating for new trade agreements and expanding…
NFU Urges Long-Term Trade Solutions in Farm Bill
…bill. Johnson says congressional inaction “will have very tangible and harmful impacts as farmers and ranchers get closer to fall harvest.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. Chamber: Trade Aid for All Could Cost $39 Billion
…a $12 billion aid package to lessen the burden of trade disputes by the Trump administration. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce calls farmers and ranchers the “hardest hit” by Trump’s…
Letter Urges Trump to Rejoin TPP
…China, that is expected to cost farmers and ranchers $11 billion. In a corresponding letter, the group said “we must join them,” referring to nations that are “not waiting for…
In Argentina, Perdue Welcomes U.S. Pork Back to Market
…a top exporter,” Secretary Perdue said. “This new market is a big victory for American farmers and ranchers. I am confident that once the people of Argentina get a taste…