The Organic Trade Association (OTA) applauded a bill introduced in the U.S. House that would create new investments into the Department of Agriculture Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative. The…
$7.4 Million for Research on Food Crops and Animals
…food animals. The funding is made possible through NIFA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program, authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. “Research helps us accelerate the development of improved…
Initial Results of the 100-Day Action Plan of the U.S. – China Comprehensive Economic Dialogue
…The United States recognizes the importance of China’s One Belt and One Road initiative and is to send delegates to attend the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing May 14-15….
Western View: The Times, They are A-Changin’
…foods. Obviously, If kids aren’t eating the food, it’s ending up in the trash. The kids aren’t getting the nutrition and our tax dollars are just being wasted. These are…
EPA and U.S. Army Solicit State Input on Redefining “Waters of the U.S.”
…Trump signed an executive order on February 28, 2017 to direct federal agencies to roll back and replace the Obama Administration’s Clean Water Rule – also known as the “Waters…
Changes Needed in Farm Bill Safety Net Outlined at Senate Hearing
…and labor shortages, tax reform, child nutrition and environmental sustainability. He thanked Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow for arranging the hearing in Michigan, and for her engagement on…
Federal Policies on Rural Issues Gain Attention
…of a national monument or estate taxes for farms.” CFBF President Paul Wenger said farmers have advocated for years for repeal of the federal estate tax. “Relative to the tax…
FDA to Address Agricultural Biotechnology Misinformation
…allocated is little more than a speck in the FDA’s total allocated budget of $2.8 billion. The budget specifies only that the initiative be developed in collaboration with the Department…
Soil Health Partnership Urges Farmers to Take USDA Survey
…in the survey, but all farmer views and experiences are relevant to USDA in understanding the real-life benefits and challenges of cover crops.” An NCGA initiative, the Soil Health Partnership…
Response to Environment and Climate Change Canada’s paper on Clean Fuel Standard
…Federal Clean Fuel Standard (CFS). Representatives of the three organizations just completed a visit to Canada to discuss that country’s newest environmental initiative with regulators and industry and share details…
Groups Want Checkoff Reform
Over 80 organizations recently sent letters to both the Senate and House of Representatives, calling on lawmakers to fix the government’s “failed commodity tax support programs.” The 80 organizations represent…
Farmer Opinions on Trump’s First 100-Days
…law. There are several items on Trump’s to-do list that will impact farmers. They include infrastructure upgrades, immigration reform, tax cuts, and renegotiating trade agreements. Trump’s approval rating outside agriculture…
Almond Board: FFA Recognizes Almond Industry
…California, and Almond Leadership Program’s initiative, vision, and support will have a lasting, and meaningful on the 86,000 members of the California FFA,” said Katie Otto, CA FFA Fund Development…
Farm Bureau Responds to President’s Tax Plan
…the tax code. “Farm Bureau is pleased to see President Trump’s plan will immediately take on one of our top concerns, the estate tax. Eliminating the estate tax will free…