Despite the government shutdown, federal meat inspectors are working in meat packing plants to ensure public health and safety.

The USDA’s announcement Monday with more details on the $12 billion aid package was met with mixed reactions from the agriculture and livestock sector. Some said thanks and some said trade not aid. Through the Market Facilitation Program (MFP) in the Trump Tariff Aid Plan, sorghum producers will receive 86 cents per bushel. This initial […]

The agriculture industry is bracing for potential retaliatory actions against American agriculture following President Trump’s announcement Thursday that he plans to implement tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada, Mexico, and the European Union. And rightfully so. Mexico has already responded saying they will impose tariffs on U.S. imports including pork bellies, apples, grapes, […]

Given a tight labor market, particularly in rural areas, the loss of foreign-born workers would lead to a drop in agricultural jobs.

HSUS and other plaintiffs, which included Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement, claimed the trademarks were sold for an inflated price.

Since United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer’s announcement Thursday that President Trump intends to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), several key members in the ag industry have voiced their concerns. Here’s what some had to say: National Corn Growers Association President Wesley Spurlock urged Lighthizer to remember the interests of U.S. agriculture […]

The U.S. pork industry is mourning the tragic loss of three people in a motor vehicle accident last week in Prague, Czech Republic.

Several ag organizations spoke out Wednesday against Trump’s proposal to withdraw from NAFTA and it looks like he listened, for at least the time being.

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue’s Senate confirmation yesterday received accolades from many agricultural organizations. Here’s what a few had to say: National Corn Growers Association: “The National Corn Growers Association congratulates Secretary Perdue on his confirmation. USDA has been without a Secretary for too long, but we are confident that Secretary Perdue will bring strong […]

The USDA announced Tuesday that there will be a 180-day extension effective date on GIPSA interim final rule and several ag groups approve. The Farmer Fair Practices Rules, written by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA), includes two proposed regulations and an interim final rule, the latter of which […]