Farm Policy News

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Farming Business Management

Farmer optimism following election hits highest level in years Farmer optimism following election hits highest level in years

Ag Economy Barometer levels reflect growing optimism about more favorable regulatory and tax environment for agriculture.

byPurdue University

Dec 4, 2024

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Farming Business Management

Craig shakes up race to lead House Agriculture Democrats Craig shakes up race to lead House Agriculture Democrats

Nov 29, 2024

1 Min Read

Farming Business Management

USDA Air Quality Task Force taps two from pork industry USDA Air Quality Task Force taps two from pork industry

byNational Pork Producers Council

Nov 27, 2024

1 Min Read

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Farming Business Management

EPA releases draft farm emissions methodologies EPA releases draft farm emissions methodologies

byNational Pork Producers Council

Nov 26, 2024

1 Min Read

Farm Progress America, Nov. 26, 2024

Farm Policy News

Farm Progress America, Nov. 26, 2024 Farm Progress America, Nov. 26, 2024

Nov 26, 2024

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Farming Business Management

Pork producers applaud Senate passage of Beagle Brigade Act Pork producers applaud Senate passage of Beagle Brigade Act

byNational Pork Producers Council

Nov 25, 2024

1 Min Read

Brooke Rollins - Named Trump's choice to be secretary of agriculture.

Farming Business Management

Ag secretary nominee has long history with Trump

Ag secretary nominee has long history with Trump

byJoshua Baethge, Policy editor

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Farming Business Management

Costa to challenge Scott for top House Agriculture Democrat role

Costa to challenge Scott for top House Agriculture Democrat role

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Farming Business Management

Farm groups urge court to dismiss animal waste emissions reporting case

Farm groups urge court to dismiss animal waste emissions reporting case

byNational Pork Producers Council

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FSIS guidelines need to clarify PQA Plus-certified farms acceptance

FSIS guidelines need to clarify PQA Plus-certified farms acceptance

byNational Pork Producers Council

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Farming Business Management

Prop 12 not included in Senate Democrats’ 2024 Farm Bill

Prop 12 not included in Senate Democrats’ 2024 Farm Bill

byNational Pork Producers Council

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New bill seeks to end China’s preferred trade status amid security concerns

New bill seeks to end China’s preferred trade status amid security concerns

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Livestock Management

African swine fever, labor and trade top of mind for Canadian pork industry

African swine fever, labor and trade top of mind for Canadian pork industry

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Farming Business Management

Several House Ag members still battling for reelection

Several House Ag members still battling for reelection

Donald trump holding up fist after presidential victory

Farming Business Management

Will election results deliver a farm bill this year?

Will election results deliver a farm bill this year?

byJoshua Baethge, Policy editor

Farming Business Management

Farmer sentiment in October rebounds ahead of the U.S. election

Farmer sentiment in October rebounds ahead of the U.S. election

Red, blue and white buttons

Farming Business Management

Elect to close the gap between farmers and lawmakers

Elect to close the gap between farmers and lawmakers

byLori Stevermer, National Pork Producers Council

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Livestock Management

Gov. Pillen to give keynote at EuroTier Cattle and Pig Event

Gov. Pillen to give keynote at EuroTier Cattle and Pig Event

byNational Hog Farmer Staff

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Farming Business Management

Congress questions USDA on $45.6M in aid to bankrupt processor

Congress questions USDA on $45.6M in aid to bankrupt processor

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Farming Business Management

Agricultural groups urge Congress to protect access to key farming tools

Agricultural groups urge Congress to protect access to key farming tools

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Farming Business Management

Replacing animal proteins will severely compromise the American diet

Replacing animal proteins will severely compromise the American diet

byNational Pork Producers Council

OSHA releases new guidance for processing plant inspections

OSHA releases new guidance for processing plant inspections

byKrissa Welshans, Livestock Editor

Pipe on ground

Farming Business Management

Studies on rodenticide uses needed before finalizing new rule

Studies on rodenticide uses needed before finalizing new rule

byNational Pork Producers Council

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Jagels, Giordano to be honored at USMEF Strategic Planning Conference

Jagels, Giordano to be honored at USMEF Strategic Planning Conference

byU.S. Meat Export Federation

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Politics, lost baggage and other benefits of international travel

Politics, lost baggage and other benefits of international travel

Fake meat products on cutting boards

Farming Business Management

Survey reveals divided opinions on 'meaty' language for plant-based products

Survey reveals divided opinions on 'meaty' language for plant-based products

Dennis Erpelding

Farm Policy News

Issue of antimicrobial resistance requires public, private sector cooperation

Issue of antimicrobial resistance requires public, private sector cooperation

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Livestock Management

Why science, not simplicity, should guide antimicrobial use in livestock

Why science, not simplicity, should guide antimicrobial use in livestock

byAshley Johnson, National Pork Producers Council, Food Policy Director

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Farming Business Management

Pork producers seek dismissal of farm emissions reporting challenge

Pork producers seek dismissal of farm emissions reporting challenge

byNational Pork Producers Council

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Meat Institute criticizes USDA’s proposed cattle market regulations

Meat Institute criticizes USDA’s proposed cattle market regulations

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Farming Business Management

Pork producers join USDA, EPA to hold ANPC Phosphorus Workshop

Pork producers join USDA, EPA to hold ANPC Phosphorus Workshop

byNational Pork Producers Council

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Farming Business Management

Pork producers applaud Ninth Circuit decision on CAFO rules

Pork producers applaud Ninth Circuit decision on CAFO rules

byNational Pork Producers Council

Andy Curlis

Livestock Management

Misunderstanding of scientific process feeds consumer confusion

Misunderstanding of scientific process feeds consumer confusion

Farming Business Management

Farmer sentiment reaches lowest levels since 2016

Farmer sentiment reaches lowest levels since 2016

People by flooding

Farming Business Management

Bipartisan lawmakers demand urgent agricultural aid after Hurricane Helene

Bipartisan lawmakers demand urgent agricultural aid after Hurricane Helene

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