Today, President Trump commented about the renewal of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. In response, the Agricultural Coalition for USMCA Spokesman Bryan Goodman released the following statement: “USMCA is one of President Trump’s signature accomplishments and has been a critical economic driver for farmers and rural communities. Administration officials have been very responsive to our calls …
Category: Ag News
Jun 10
Dairy Farmers Urge Action on Labor, Other Issues at Congressional Fly-in
More than 80 NMPF board members and young dairy farmers met with about 100 congressional offices today in the organization’s annual fly-in, advocating on behalf of dairy on issues ranging from agricultural labor to the recent return of New World screwworm to the United States. The fly-in came after NMPF’s June board meeting on Tuesday, …
Jun 10
USDA Expands Funding and Extends Deadline for Specialty Crop Farmers Program
Eligible specialty crop producers now have until August 7 to apply for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers Program. The program, which utilizes pre-filled applications, aims to streamline the process for producers seeking financial support. Producers are encouraged to log in to login.gov to set up an account, where they …
Jun 10
Secretary Rollins Welcomes President Trump’s Appointment of John Rich as Special Envoy for American Landowners
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today welcomed President Donald J. Trump’s appointment of John Rich as Special Envoy for American Landowners. As Special Envoy, Rich will serve as a leading advocate for America’s farmers, ranchers, and private landowners, helping ensure their concerns are heard and their rights are protected. He will engage directly with landowners …
Jun 10
Agriculture Groups to Congress: USMCA Critical to Farmers
Leaders from several of the nation’s most influential organizations – including members of the Agricultural Coalition for USMCA – told members of the House Agriculture Committee today that the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement provides massive benefits to farmers and agricultural communities and underscored the need to strengthen and renew the agreement. “USMCA has been the gold …
Jun 10
Lankford Highlights More Than $2.8 Million in FEMA Assistance for Oklahoma
US Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today highlighted $2.8 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance awarded to Oklahoma to support recovery efforts following severe storms, tornadoes, flooding, and wildfires across the state. “From repairing damaged public buildings to reimbursing emergency protective measures and wildfire suppression costs, these FEMA awards will help Oklahoma communities recover from the tornadoes, severe …
Jun 10
Ranking Member Angie Craig Stresses Importance of Trade at USMCA Hearing
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following opening statement at a full committee hearing entitled “Agricultural Perspectives on the Future of the USMCA”. Watch the hearing here. [As prepared for delivery.] Good morning and thank you, Mr. Chairman. And thank you to our witnesses for your testimony today. I look forward to hearing from …
Jun 10
Chairman Thompson Opening Statement at USMCA Hearing
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) delivered the following opening statement at today’s full committee hearing, “Agricultural Perspectives on the Future of the USMCA.” Remarks as prepared: Good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining us at today’s important hearing to discuss U.S. agricultural perspectives on the future of the United States – Mexico – …
Jun 10
Cow Calf Corner Paul Beck Virtual Fencing: A New Tool for Grazing Management
Virtual fencing is rapidly moving from a new technology to a practical grazing management tool for livestock producers. The concept is simple: livestock wear a collar or device that uses GPS-based boundaries to create a “fence” without permanent wire. When cattle approach the virtual boundary, they receive an audio cue. If they continue forward, a …
Jun 10
Brooke Rollins Excited to See Accelerated Efforts to Add Sterile Fly Capacity
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, who provided an update on the federal response to the New World Screwworm threat, highlighting progress on sterile fly production, new facilities, expanded surveillance efforts, and the Trump Administration’s latest preparedness initiatives. Sterile Fly Production …
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