…lawmakers say. “Tax reform is critical for farmers and ranchers,” said Isabella Chism, a corn and soybean farmer and Farm Bureau member from Indiana who is vice chair of the…
Farm Bureau Responds to USTR’s NAFTA Objectives
Duvall The following statement may be attributed to Zippy Duvall, president, American Farm Bureau Federation: “The North American Free Trade agreement has helped America’s farmers and ranchers make significant gains…
Conaway Applauds Trump Administration’s NAFTA Plan
…there is no better way to do so than by charting a path to economic advancement for America’s farmers, ranchers, and foresters. The administration’s objectives for renegotiating NAFTA clearly demonstrate…
USTR Releases NAFTA Negotiating Objectives
…market access. The Administration remains committed to conducting the negotiations with timely and substantive results for America’s workers, farmers, ranchers, and businesses. The text of USTR Negotiating Objectives for NAFTA….
American Farm Bureau Lists Farm Bill Goals
…upcoming farm bill debate. “Because of low commodity prices, many of America’s farmers and ranchers are struggling,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “The risk management and safety net provisions of…
Pruitt, Zinke Visit State Farm Bureau Presidents
…concern to America’s farmers and ranchers. Also speaking to the group, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke outlined the importance of supporting multiple uses of the nation’s public lands, a priority for…
Farms and Ranches Need Tax Relief Now
…Dakota farmer, told the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Tax Policy. “Farmers and ranchers operate under tight profit margins, often at rates of return that are modest compared to…
AgNet West Radio Celebrates Five Years
…West. The goal is to continue providing quality news to farmers and ranchers, while also bridging the informational gap between the agricultural community and the general public. “It’s been extremely…
Rural Broadband Improvements will be Costly
…more efficient. “Without it, you’re asking farmers and ranchers to run a viable business without modern technology,” says R.J. Karney, Director of Congressional Relations with the American Farm Bureau. From…
Cost for Your Summer Cookout
…home and attributes the declines in the prices consumers pay to the hard work of American farmers and ranchers. And that’s music to our ears on July 4th. I’m Cathy…
Senators Want Ag Focus in NAFTA Talks
…ranchers had a chance to weigh in on what they’d like to see in the talks. A group of Senators also weighed in on what they’d like to see emphasized…
Western View: COOL Lawsuit Ahead
Thank goodness, ranchers in Washington State are standing up to the U.S. Department of Agriculture by filing a lawsuit to force them to reinstate Country of Origin Labeling on meat….
Brazil Cattle Prices Stumble Following Meat Inspection Scandal
…animals and instead asks to pay ranchers as much as 30 days later. The move has forced Brazil’s cattle futures to drop 17 percent this year. Producers fear they will…
Farm Groups Give NAFTA Testimony to USTR
…keep our farmers and ranchers from having a level playing field with our neighbors.” AFBF says that NAFTA renegotiations present a prime opportunity to address challenges fruit and vegetable farmers…