New Ag Chief Gets First Task to Help Farmers & Ranchers
Just hours after being sworn in as the 31st Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue had his first assignment before him.
Does the Heritage Foundation Hate American Farmers?
We wish the Heritage Foundation and all opponents of farm policy would understand: there is no free market when it comes to agriculture.
Our View: Stick Together & Keep Going
As Winston Churchill once said, “if you’re going through hell, keep going.” These days, there are plenty of reasons for farmers and ranchers to be anxious and feel like they are going through a similar journey.
Praise for Perdue in Advance of his Confirmation Hearing
Farmers and ranchers have found a champion in Governor Sonny Perdue, the nominee for Secretary of Agriculture.
Farm Advocates Ask Congress to Back Crop Insurance
A group of 59 wildlife, environmental, agricultural and farm credit advocates sent letters to Congress this week asking officials to back crop insurance during budget debates.
EWG’s ‘New’ Database Used For Same, Old Purpose: To Attack Farmers.
It is more of the same as EWG tries to push another false story.
Our View: 649,355 Reasons to Write a New Farm Bill
If we needed a reason for why a strong farm bill must be reauthorized without delay then this week provided one. Actually, this week provided 649,355 reasons.
#ICYMI: Crop insurance helps multi-generational farm weather the ‘perfect storm’
“As we begin negotiations around a new Farm Bill, I for one will be an outspoken advocate for crop insurance. It is not just an ‘insurance policy’ for farmers, but also an ‘insurance policy’ against disruption and financial instability in the food production sector.”
‘A World of Hurt in Farm Country’
“No one saw this large and sustained drop coming,” explained Dr. Joe Outlaw of the Agricultural and Food Policy Center at Texas A&M University.
New Year, But Same Outlook for Farm Economy
Americans still enjoy the lowest prices for food and basic necessities of any society due to our continued commitment and investment in sound farm policy.
Our View: The Farmer Must Feed Them All
As we begin 2017 with a new president, a new Congress, and soon a new, confirmed agriculture secretary, as well as an expiring farm bill, we wanted to make certain this message made it to Washington.
2016: A Year in Review with Farm Policy Facts
With a new year on the horizon, Farm Policy Facts is taking a look back at some of the top stories of 2016.