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Farm Bureau economist encourages long-term look at supply management

04/17/19 6:15 AM By Spencer Chase

In an analysis of dairy supply management policy, American Farm Bureau Chief Economist John Newton says industry coordination to manage the dairy supply “could prove beneficial in the short-run, some reflection should be given on the long-run.”

NFU calls for policies to address excess ag production

03/06/19 6:26 AM By Jonathan H. Harsch

The National Farmers Union argues that despite hard-fought gains scored in the 2018 farm bill, it’s urgent to build on these gains by launching new federal incentives to curb U.S. ag production in order to raise farm income.

Broadband program grows, stakeholders welcome deadline extension

02/27/19 5:30 AM By Ben Nuelle

USDA’s new program to expand broadband service in rural America is getting a fresh infusion of cash even as the department has delayed the application process for the first round of grants and loans that appear to be in high demand.

Sen. Roberts, Ray Starling, Ted McKinney and others confirmed for Ag & Food Policy Summit

03/08/18 4:45 PM By Agri-Pulse staff

The lineup of All-Star speakers for the Agri-Pulse Ag & Food Policy Summit continues to grow.

NFU wants crop insurance protected in farm bill

03/07/18 5:50 AM By Ed Maixner

The National Farmers Union wants crop insurance protected in the new farm bill, with one member saying "crop insurance is our last resort" following severe drought in western North Dakota.

AFBF, NFU launch Farm Town Strong to battle opioids

03/07/18 5:35 AM By Ed Maixner

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall and National Farmers Union leader Roger Johnson joined ranks on stage at NFU’s annual convention Sunday to build awareness of AFBF and NFU's joint campaign, Farm Town Strong (FTS), against opioid addiction in rural America.

How are farmers and ranchers reacting to the new tax law?

01/03/18 5:40 AM By Sara Wyant

When President Donald Trump signed the new tax reform package into law on December 22, the first call for many farmers and ranchers was to their accountant with a multitude of questions.

NFU adding health care push to fly-in efforts

09/11/17 3:26 PM By Spencer Chase

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11, 2017 – In addition to usual suspects like renewable fuels and farm bill policy, members of the National Farmers Union will be dipping their toes into one of the hottest legislative pools in Washington this week: the health care debate.

Washington Week Ahead: House debates FY18 spending bills

09/10/17 11:00 AM By Philip Brasher

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2017 - The House plans to finish work this week on a giant, eight-bill appropriations measure as lawmakers look to set up negotiations with the Senate on a fiscal 2018 budget agreement.

New ‘family farm’ group forms

08/30/17 6:20 AM By Agri-Pulse staff

WASHINGTON, August 30, 2017 - A group called Family Farm Action has been launched to lobby for the interests of family farmers and against “multinational agribusiness monopolies that are destroying rural economies and way of life.”

Washington Week in Review: Sept. 19, 2019: CR, CCC, Appropriations

Congress is working to avoid a government shutdown at the end of the month, and farm policy is playing a key role in the discussions. Agri-Pulse's Phil Brasher and Spencer Chase have more on a funding debate that involved accusations of everything from partisanship to racism.