…due to the combination of challenges and risks that are specific to agriculture. That sentiment was shared across party lines. The poll also included the following findings concerning specific tax…
Labor Shortages Continue to Plague California
…making agricultural production in California even more difficult. President and CEO of the California Cotton Ginners & Growers Association Roger Isom commented on a number of challenges California growers face….
Funding to Encourage SNAP Participants to Purchase Healthy Foods
…societal challenges. NIFAs’ support of the best and brightest scientists and extension personnel have resulted in user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that combat childhood obesity, improve and sustain rural economic growth, address…
USPS Issues Protect Pollinators Forever Stamps
…stricken with a variety of issues in recent years between Colony Collapse Disorder and parasitic mites. Monarch butterflies are also faced with their own set of challenges as the habitats…
Tax Reform Crucial for America’s Farmers, Ranchers
…continue to face down tough economic challenges. “This move sets the stage for Congress to put tax reform on its agenda. Not only will reform strengthen our economy but by…
Funding for Research to Improve Livestock and Aquaculture
…and extension and promotes transformative discoveries that solve societal challenges. NIFA’s integrated research, education, and extension programs support the best and brightest scientists and extension personnel whose work results in…
NCC Encouraged by Appropriations Process’ Inclusion of Cottonseed Policy
…farm bill, and would help address the significant economic challenges currently facing America’s cotton farming families.” Lee said the NCC also appreciates the support of Senator Leahy (D-VT), vice chairman…
NMPF Proposal to Improve H-2A for Dairy Advances Thanks to Rep. Newhouse
…H-2A farm worker visa program is part of the continuing effort of NMPF and its members to find solutions to the labor challenges facing America’s dairy industry,” Mulhern said. “Dairy…
Court Denies Petition to Ban Pesticide
…the environmental groups alleged the denial was inadequate because it didn’t contain any new safety findings. A lawyer for Earthjustice says the groups are pursuing two other court challenges related…
AgNet Media to Host Sonny Perdue at Citrus Expo
…growers. Citrus Expo will provide Perdue and Rooney with a firsthand look at the challenges faced by the U.S. citrus industry, as well as the growers and industry leaders working…
U.S. Dairy Increasing Pressure on Canada
…U.S. Dairy Export Council announced its intentions to pursue challenges with the World Trade Organization. Canada has been in trouble because of its dairy policy in the past. A WTO…
Farm Bureau Responds to USTR’s NAFTA Objectives
…improve NAFTA. “While we have seen tremendous success with NAFTA, there is still room for improvement. We need to address challenges that remain for our fruit and vegetable, dairy, and…
Chlorine Dioxide Pouches Can Make Produce Safer and Reduce Spoilage
…the United States and overseas. The pouches are used by packing them in shipping containers with produce. Jinhe Bai and his colleagues at ARS’s U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory in Fort…
Brazil to Address U.S. Beef Ban During Visit
…challenges Brazilian meat producers are facing this year, after an investigation questioning the quality of sanitary inspections was released in March, prompting dozens of countries to temporary block shipments from…