President Obama Encourages Congress to Work on Farm Bill After Elections

In his weekly address, President Obama encouraged Congress to work on the Farm Bill when they return in November.

U.S. House of Representatives Passes Its Version of the Farm Bill
After multiple extensions of the 2018 farm bill, significant movement on a new legislative package was achieved on April 30, when the U.S. House of Representatives approved H.R. 7567; the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. The legislation has been viewed positively by fruit and vegetable grower interests. Matt Joyner, executive vice president […]
Nominate an Outstanding Female Farmer
Women in Agribusiness, in partnership with the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), is expanding its annual Demeter Award to include a female farmer category. The Demeter Award is being expanded in honor of the International Year of the Woman Farmer. The new female farmer category joins the three awards Women in Agribusiness has bestowed upon […]

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