Trump budget seeks to cut SNAP by $213 billion over 10 years 02.20.2018 By Jay Sjerven The reduction would be contingent on Congress enacting specified reforms of the nation’s chief food assistance program.Read More
No 'fix' yet for tax measure that skews farm marketing 02.09.2018 By Jay Sjerven N.G.F.A. disappointed no solution has been found.Read More
U.S.D.A. raises wheat carryover above 1 billion bus 02.08.2018 By Jay Sjerven Wheat exports forecast 10% lower than 2016-17.Read More
Trump highlights priorities, but path forward not clear 01.31.2018 By Jay Sjerven Trump addresses trade, immigration reform and infrastructure.Read More
Dec. 1 wheat stocks down 10% from 2016 01.15.2018 By Jay Sjerven U.S.D.A. estimates total at 1.87 billion bushels.Read More
F.D.A. challenged to improve food recall procedures 01.12.2018 By Jay Sjerven The F.D.A. does not have adequate procedures to ensure that companies take prompt action in initiating voluntary food recalls, the O.I.G. says.Read More
Canadian ag minister MacAulay extols benefits of NAFTA 01.10.2018 By Jay Sjerven Acknowledges NAFTA may be improved, updated and modernized.Read More
Trump addresses Farm Bureau, touts achievements 01.09.2018 By Jay Sjerven First president to address A.F.B. convention in more than 25 years.Read More
F.A.S. points to trade and market development achievements 12.27.2017 By Jay Sjerven The F.A.S. organized international trade missions to Egypt, Brazil and India in 2017.Read More
Member exodus prompting change at G.M.A. 12.26.2017 By Jay Sjerven As the industry evolves so must its representation in Washington.Read More