Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (True-doh) has replaced Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland with Francois-Philippe (Frans-wah-Fill-leap) Champagne, a Quebec lawyer specializing in international trade. Freeland was moved to another cabinet position…
Canada’s Protectionist Policies Will Harm U.S. Economy
…the United States. These policies are in direct violation of Canada’s trade commitments under the North American Free Trade Act (NAFTA) and the World Trade Organization, said IDFA, NMPF, NASDA…
Almonds, Walnuts Unite in Northern California
…the North Valley Nut Conference trade show during the event. University of California Cooperative Extension Orchards Advisor Dani Lightle organizes the event and says this year will offer attendees some…
Strong Pace for U.S. Agricultural Exports
Latest numbers confirm the U.S. agricultural trade situation is looking much better than it did a year ago. Gary Crawford has the report. ag export…
Immigration Reform Good for U.S. Economy, Agriculture
Immigration reform continues to be a hot topic on the political scene and a priority for farmers and ranchers. In a session at the 2017 Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade…
U.S.-Cuba Agricultural Trade Poised for Growth
Opening trade with Cuba presents clear market opportunities for U.S. agriculture. Experts at a workshop at the 2017 Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade Show shared with attendees what normalized trade…
Food Safety Rules Challenge Farmers on Several Fronts
…across the country during the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2017 Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade Show. Food Safety Rules Challenge Farmers on Several Fronts Signed into law in January 2011,…
Farmers Urge Their Peers to Define ‘Sustainability’ for Themselves
…experts told participants at the 2017 American Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade Show. Row crop farmer Katie Heger encouraged farmers and ranchers not to shy away from…
Long Irrigation Aids Phytophthora in Walnuts
Excessive saturation can aid the spread of phytophthora in walnuts. Growers need to manage irrigation carefully to avoid long sets and over-saturation. At the annual Walnut Trade Show, Cooperative Extension…
Agri View: Slow Trade
Everett Griner talks about the U.S.-Cuba trade deal moving slow in today’s Agri View. Slow Trade Well it has been several months now since the U.S. agreed on that new…
Entrepreneurs Share Insights for Taking on Investors
…The summit, held during the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2017 Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade Show, connects ag entrepreneurs with investment associates from venture capital funds, accelerator programs and Rural…
Farm Bureau Distinguished Service and Founders Awards: Bob Stallman and James Quinn Honored
…Convention & IDEAg Trade Show in Phoenix. AFBF established the Distinguished Service Award in 1928 to honor individuals who have devoted their careers to serving the national interest of American…
Farm Bureau President to Congress: Slash Regulations, Reform Immigration/Ag Labor
…be found here: http://www.fb.org/files/Speech_Transcript.pdf. Connecting with American Farm Bureau #AFBF17 is the official hashtag of AFBF’s 2017 Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade Show. Follow AFBF on Twitter (@FarmBureau) and Facebook….
Farm Bureau Women Focusing on Leadership in 2017
…She made her remarks to the American Farm Bureau Women at AFBF’s 2017 Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade Show in Phoenix, which runs through Jan. 11. “Take advantage of every…






















