…and ranchers feel over the current tit-for-tat tariffs between the U.S. and long-standing trading partners. “We will begin cotton harvest on our farm in about six weeks, against the backdrop…
Perdue: Farmers Can’t Pay Bills on Patriotism
…the comments at Axios 360, an event held by news website Axios, in Washington, D.C. Tuesday morning. Perdue says farmers and ranchers are “bearing the brunt” of the ongoing trade…
California Achieves First Emissions Goal Early
…next biggest contributor responsible for just under a quarter of all emissions. At the same time, as farmers and ranchers are continually regulated to meet emissions standards, agriculture was only…
USDA Announces Japan to Accept Exports of U.S. Sheep and Goat Meat
…first time in more than 14 years. “This success is a direct result of USDA’s dedication to helping America’s farmers and ranchers keep and find new markets for their products,”…
Farm Bureau Supports Endangered Species Act Reforms
…the only ‘species’ that have benefited from the ESA have been lawyers and special interest groups. “Farmers and ranchers want to take care of the land and wildlife. We are…
Senate Approves Pesticide Registration Improvement Act
…passed a bipartisan farm bill to provide farmers and ranchers with some certainty amid a tough economy,” Roberts says, “and we can add to this certainty for producers and many…
N.C. Legislature Overrides Veto of Farm Protection Bill
…vetoes the legislature has shot down. Brent Jackson, the bill’s primary sponsor, says overriding the veto tells family farmers and ranchers that they have a clear voice in the state…
Senate Farm Bill Passes with Overwhelming Support
…said in a statement. “We will encourage our representatives to meld the best elements of the House and Senate bills to create a modern farm bill that serves farmers, ranchers,…
Assembly Bill Looks to Address Wild Pig Problem
…costly to California’s farmers and ranchers. According to the Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee, the non-native pigs are causing approximately $2 million in commercial ag damage every year. That…
CFBF: Farm Bill and Immigration Bill Bring Benefits for California
…farmers and ranchers to be happy with in California,” CFBF Manager of Federal Policy Josh Rolph said of the House farm bill. “This is something that from the program crop…
Farm Leader: Congress Must Now Focus on Agricultural Immigration Reform
…ranchers and their employees throughout the nation,” CFBF President Jamie Johansson said. “The California Farm Bureau will advocate for an agricultural visa program that would accommodate people who want to…
Erin Fitzgerald Hired to Lead U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance as New CEO
U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance (USFRA), a leader in consumer engagement for food and agriculture, has selected Erin Fitzgerald from Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy as its next CEO. USFRA’s…
Groups Respond to House Passage of 2018 Farm Bill
…Federation President Zippy Duvall. “Passage of the House farm bill today is a big win for America’s farmers and ranchers. Our grassroots Farm Bureau members clearly made their voices heard….
House Passes 2018 Farm Bill
Critical Legislation to Aid Farmers and Ranchers, Offer Opportunities to SNAP Recipients The House passed the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (H.R. 2), critical legislation to address the economic…