This week President Donald Trump made a speech about his administration’s tax reform plan. He addressed truckers in Pennsylvania. Mr. Trump told the truckers his tax reforms will create American jobs by lowering taxes in several ways. The President also says it will be possible for most Americans to do their taxes on a single sheet of paper. The particulars …
Canada Expects NAFTA Completion on Time
While visiting Washington, D.C. this week, Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he believes the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partners can reach an agreement, and on time. Trudeau visited with President Donald Trump in the White House, along with speaking with U.S. lawmakers on the House Ways and Means Committee. Even as Trump said while standing next to …
Perdue on President Trump’s Tax Reform Agenda
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue expressed strong support for the tax reform agenda championed by President Donald J. Trump, hailing it as a great benefit to American agricultural producers. President Trump highlighted the tax reform proposals in an event in Pennsylvania featuring truckers and representatives of the trucking industry. Perdue issued the following statement: “The President’s proposed tax cuts …
Celebrating National Farmers Day
Oct. 12 is celebrated as National Farmers Day. Farmers are the lifeblood of our economy, providing food, fuel, and fiber for our nation and around the globe. On this day of recognition, the Renewable Fuels Association would like to thank and honor farmers for their service, especially USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue, who grew up on a dairy and row crop …
NMPF Pokes FDA for Taking Action Against Granola Made with “Love,” But Not “Milks” Made from Plants
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) recent enforcement action against a Massachusetts granola maker for listing “love” as an ingredient in its product is a clear indication that the agency has time and resources to enforce regulations against the use of the term “milk” on the labels of plant-derived dairy imitators, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) said today. …
PLC, NCBA Praise Markup of National Monument Creation and Protection Act
The Public Lands Council and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association praised Chairman Rob Bishop and the House Natural Resources Committee for marking-up H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act. H.R. 3390 would bring long-overdue reform to the national monument designation process by setting clear parameters for the appropriate size of designations, giving voice to local residents and business owners, …
Florida NRCS Providing Help after Hurricanes
If your farm or ranch suffered damage from the recent hurricanes, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida wants to remind you they can help. State Conservation Engineer Jason Strenth said financial and technical assistance for various projects may be available through their Emergency Watershed Protection Program (EWP). Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …
Deadline Nearing to Sign Up for Alabama NRCS Programs
The deadline to sign up through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama for 2018 funding is nearing. October 20 is the batching date to receive funding for conservation programs. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports …
Palm Beach County Sugarcane, Vegetable Fields Flooded
Fresh green beans, a popular dish on the Thanksgiving table, are expected to be in short supply this Thanksgiving after vegetable and sugar cane crops in western Palm Beach County were wiped out by flooding. Hurricane Irma, which made landfall in Florida on Sept. 10, drenched and flooded fields south of Lake Okeechobee in the Belle Glade and Pahokee area, …
Irma Damages to Cattle Industry in Florida Estimates Skyrocket
The Florida Department of Agriculture said this week that damages to the states beef cattle industry are estimated at 237.5 million in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. Florida surveys cattle ranches after the category four hurricane hit the state, and found more than 100 dead animals reported, along with 187,000 calves waiting to be shipped to out-of-state feedlots. Forage crops …