American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall and thousands of Farm Bureau members today asked Congress to pass sweeping reform of regulations that burden the lives of farmers and ranchers. Their request followed by days the introduction of major legislation to reassert congressional authority over agencies that increasingly ignore the law and basic constitutional limitations on their power. “The election …
Farm Bureau Women Focusing on Leadership in 2017
Continued focus on sharpening leadership skills is critically important for Farm Bureau members and volunteer leaders, according to national Women’s Leadership Committee Chair Sherry Saylor, an Arizona crop farmer. Saylor encouraged Farm Bureau women to engage and connect more with consumers in the coming year. She made her remarks to the American Farm Bureau Women at AFBF’s 2017 Annual Convention …
Farm Groups Touting Benefits of Agricultural Trade
The National Milk Producers Federation joined 15 other farm organizations in sending a letter to President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect Michael Pence highlighting the importance of trade to America’s farmers. Echoing points made in NMPF’s own letter to the President-elect last month, the producer groups’ Jan. 6 letter stated: “We know that securing positive benefits for American farmers, ranchers, …
Apple Cider Vinegar Hacks for Cleaning
Cathy Isom has some tips for you about the common salad dressing that can also clean your entire home. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …
Ethanol Exports Continue to Surge in November
by Ann Lewis, Research Analyst The United States exported 121.9 million gallons (mg) of ethanol in November—down 7% from October’s huge total, but still the third-largest monthly total in five years, according to government trade data released today and analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association. Brazil was the top market again in November, followed by Canada and China. Year-to-date exports …
$2.9 Million Available for Biorefinery Research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced the availability of $2.9 million in funding for research to improve biorefinery technologies. The Integrated Biorefinery Optimization program is coordinated and co-funded jointly between NIFA and the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …
Study Promotes Early Introduction of Peanut Products to Infants
New clinical guidelines released this week support health care providers in early introduction of peanut-products to infants to prevent the development of peanut allergy. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …
Lots of Information at Southeast Fruit and Vegetable Conference
The Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference is taking place this week in Savannah, Georgia. Growers, suppliers and those with an interest in specialty crop agriculture are in attendance of this one-of-a-kind educational conference and trade show. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …
NASS Surveying Cattle Operations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is busy surveying some 40,000 cattle operations across the nation to provide an up-to-date measure of U.S. cattle inventories. The Cattle Survey is conducted twice a year to collect information on inventory of beef and dairy cattle, calf crop, and cattle on feed operations. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …
Florida Cattlemen’s Institute and Allied Trade Show is January 19
The 34th annual Florida Cattlemen’s Institute and Allied Trade Show will be held Thursday, January 19, at the Turner Agri-Center in Arcadia, Florida. A variety of topics will be discussed including weed control, the economic outlook, energy & protein supplementation, and the Veterinary Feed Directive. Plus, there will be Florida Cattlemen’s Association committee updates. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …