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Rollins Confirmed Ag Secretary; Newhouse: “I’m Delighted”
Rollins Confirmed Ag Secretary; Newhouse: “I’m Delighted”
Rollins Confirmed Ag Secretary; Newhouse: “I’m Delighted”
By a 72-28 vote Thursday, Brooke Rollins was confirmed as the 33rd Secretary of Agriculture.  House Ag Committee Member, Central Washington Representative Dan Newhouse said he was excited when the vote became official.   “I'm delighted that a farm girl from Texas who knows something about agriculture is going to be at the helm of the USDA at a time when agriculture is facing a lot of challenges,&q
Farmers Union Supports American Beef Labeling Act
Farmers Union Supports American Beef Labeling Act
Farmers Union Supports American Beef Labeling Act
Recently, South Dakota Republican Senator John Thune and New Jersey Democrat Cory Booker introduced the American Beef Labeling Act.  Support for the legislation is starting to role in.   National Farmers Union announced this week its support of the bipartisan legislation, which, if passed would codify mandatory country-of-origin labeling, or MCOOL, for beef sold in the U.S.  Accor...
Larew: Consolidation Is An Issue That Must Be Addressed
Larew: Consolidation Is An Issue That Must Be Addressed
Larew: Consolidation Is An Issue That Must Be Addressed
For the National Farmers Union, there’s a long list of issues that Congress must address to help the American producers now and into the future.  Top issues include a Farm Bill, trade, but also consolidation.  Rod Larew, president of the National Farmers Union says consolidation is impacting every corner of the farming community, and it’s not just small farms, but medium, and even large operations
Larew: Farmers Want Change In 2025
Larew: Farmers Want Change In 2025
Larew: Farmers Want Change In 2025
As farm country looks ahead to 2025, what are the thoughts and feelings?  Farmers typically are an optimistic bunch, but many are in the mood for change, according to National Farmers Union president Rob Larew.  And he says nowhere is that more evident than Donald Trump’s return to the White House.   “They want relie...
How Much Do Farmers Make On The Holiday Meal? NFU Takes A Look
How Much Do Farmers Make On The Holiday Meal? NFU Takes A Look
How Much Do Farmers Make On The Holiday Meal? NFU Takes A Look
Just in time for Thanksgiving on Thursday, the National Farmers Union is out with the updated “Farmer’s Share of the Food Dollar”.  The survey looks at some of the most popular foods enjoyed during the holiday period, and how much farmers are paid.  The NFU says these figure...
Farm Bill In Focus In Seattle
Farm Bill In Focus In Seattle
Farm Bill In Focus In Seattle
U.S. sugar industry leaders met in Seattle, WA last week for the 39th annual International Sweetener Symposium hosted by the American Sugar Alliance.  This year’s conference was titled “Stability, Security, Safety: The Need for a Strong Farm Bill”.  National Farmers Union Pr...
USDA Proposes New Requirements for the “Product of USA” Label
USDA Proposes New Requirements for the “Product of USA” Label
USDA Proposes New Requirements for the “Product of USA” Label
On Monday, the USDA released a proposed rule with new regulatory requirements to the voluntary “Product of USA” label claim.  The proposed rule allows the voluntary “Product of USA” or “Made in the USA” label claim to be used on meat, poultry and egg products only when they are derived from animals born, raised, slaughtered and processed in the United States.   “American consumers expect that when

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