Cherry farmers strike back against imports

06/19/19 6:25 AM By Bill Tomson

Michigan cherry farmers picked themselves up and got back into the orchards after a devastating frost seven years ago, but now they’re fighting a new kind of battle — one that many producers might not recover from if they lose.

DFA breaks ground on ‘Creamery” concept

04/18/18 6:05 AM By Agri-Pulse staff

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a national cooperative owned by family farmers, broke ground last week for the construction of a new retail store, The Creamery, in Beaver, Utah.

‘Ag-gag’ efforts in Wyoming, Utah suffer setbacks

09/13/17 6:49 AM By Steve Davies

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13, 2017 - Environmental and animal rights groups applauded a couple of legal decisions last week, but only one was made by a court.

First Amendment protects undercover activists, judge rules

07/12/17 6:24 AM By Agri-Pulse staff

UTAH, July 12, 2-17 - Utah’s ag-gag law violates the First Amendment, a federal judge has determined, killing a 2012 statute designed to prevent animal welfare activists from going undercover to film operations of animal production facilities.

Zinke takes a ‘monumental’ tour in Utah, considers grazing rights

05/10/17 1:41 PM By Spencer Chase

UTAH, May 10, 2017 - Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke took a tour of two contentious national monuments this week after being tasked with examining uses of the Antiquities Act.

Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va.

This week’s guest on Open Mic is U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger, D-Va. Serving in her freshman year in Washington, Spanberger has become a strong leader on voluntary farm conservation practices and the need for rural broadband. The Virginia representative says USMCA will benefit farms and businesses in the region she serves and offers her thoughts on the timing and consideration of the accord. Formerly serving in the Central Intelligence Agency, Spanberger sees the national security issues at stake in global trade negotiations and is leading the charge in developing a national 5G strategy.

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Opinion: Three voices. One message. Ratify USMCA now.

Joanna Lidback, USA dairy farmer; Cherilyn Nagel, Canadian grain farmer; and Gina Gutierrez, Mexican dairy farmer come together to share their thoughts on a full ratification of USMCA.

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Washington Week in Review: Nov. 7, 2019: China, USMCA, appropriations

The House was out of town this week, but progress still emerged on a number of issues key to farm policy. Agri-Pulse's Phil Brasher and Spencer Chase discuss what happened - and what didn't - in this week's video.

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Cherry farmers strike back against imports

DFA breaks ground on ‘Creamery” concept

‘Ag-gag’ efforts in Wyoming, Utah suffer setbacks

First Amendment protects undercover activists, judge rules

Zinke takes a ‘monumental’ tour in Utah, considers grazing rights

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