…work together to turn that around. By establishing this task force, President Trump showed his commitment to prioritizing the prosperity of the farmers and ranchers of America’s heartland, as well…
AFBF Details NAFTA Renegotiation Priorities
The North American Free Trade Agreement has been overwhelmingly beneficial for U.S. farmers and ranchers—and their counterparts in Canada and Mexico—but there are several good reasons to update and reform…
Duvall Praises Selection of Hazlett for Rural Development
…and ranchers and strengthen the rural communities they call home. Her background in rural issues in Indiana and her background in agricultural policy make her an ideal candidate to lead…
Conaway, Rouzer Praise U.S.-China Beef Agreement
…to China. America’s ranchers raise the best and highest quality beef in the world, and I applaud the administration for its work to move this agreement across the finish line,”…
U.S., China Finalize Details to Send U.S. Beef to China
…on international standards and science. America’s ranchers are the best producers of beef in the global economy, and they can compete and succeed wherever there is a level playing field.”…
California Leopold Conservation Award® Still Accepting Nominations
…tell their stories of the entwined relationship between working landscapes and conservation,” said Dina Moore, owner of Lone Star Ranch, the 2016 recipient. The award honors California farmers, ranchers, foresters…
USDA Announces Farm to School Grant Awards
…schools purchased more than $789 million in local food from farmers, ranchers, fishermen, and food processors and manufacturers. Nearly half (47 percent) of these districts plan to purchase even more…
R-CALF Seeking U.S. Investigation into JBS Scandal
R-CALF, the Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund, United Stockgrowers of America, is calling on the U.S. federal government to investigate a Brazilian corruption scandal by meat processor JBS. R-CALF USA sent…
NFU Urges Immediate Adoption of Farmer Fair Practices Rules
The Farmer Fair Practices Rules, a set of three rules that provide very basic protections for farmers and ranchers, were released in December 2016 to address the most anti-competitive and…
Farm Bureau Asks Senate Committee to Advance EPA Nominee Susan Bodine
…EPA’s toolbox – compliance assistance. Farmers and ranchers across the nation look forward to a new era of a firm, but fair enforcement.” A copy of the original letter is…
Conaway Applauds Delay of Compliance Dates for FSMA Agricultural Water Standards
…I hope that upon further review of the unintended consequences of these costly rules and continued communications with the farmers and ranchers affected by them, FDA can work with stakeholders…
Legislation Would End Cuba Trade Embargo
…new opportunities for American businesses, farmers, and ranchers,” Enzi says. He calls the trade a powerful thing, not just for dealing with the flow of goods but the flow of…
Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman on U.S. Beef to China
…“wins” like the agreement with China is a good start to helping farmers and ranchers when it comes to trade negotiations… U.S. agriculture and beef groups have estimated that exports…
Statement of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue on President Trump’s Paris Accord Announcement
…deeper into research to develop better methods of agricultural production in that changing climate. Floods, droughts, and natural disasters are a fact of life for farmers, ranchers, and foresters. They…