AFBF Calls for USDA to End NRCS Abuses
Farmers and ranchers are being denied due process as part of an abuse of discretion by the Natural Resources Conservation…
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USDA Opens 2019 Enrollment for ARC, PLC Programs
Agricultural producers can now enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs, two popular safety…
AFBF Reports Slowed Growth in H-2A Program
U.S. farmers and ranchers still need record numbers of guest workers, even though the number of position requests increased just…
Senate Passes Bipartisan Budget Deal
The U.S. Senate passed and sent to President Trump a bipartisan budget deal that boosts domestic and military spending, blocks…
Trump Says Additional 10% Tariff on $300B of Chinese Goods Begins Sept. 1
President Trump on Thursday afternoon tweeted that US representatives had just returned home from China and had “constructive talks” about…
Conaway Won’t Seek Reelection Following Current Term
Representative Mike Conaway of Texas announced Wednesday he would not seek reelection. The long-time House Agriculture Committee member and former…
U.S.-China Talks to Continue in September
The U.S. and China will resume trade talks in September following meetings this week in Beijing. A White House statement…
Trade Representative Lighthizer Promises Ag Wins in Japan Deal
Any potential trade deal between the U.S. and Japan will include big gains for farmers and ranchers. Politico says that…
