U.S., Mexico reach agreement to combat screwworm threat
By Julie Tomascik Editor This week, Mexico agreed to the U.S.’ demands in efforts to control the spread of the New World screwworm. Mexico committed to eliminate restrictions on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) aircraft, [...]
U.S., China discuss trade agreements
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Negotiations continue between the United States and China as tariffs and bans on agricultural goods [...]
Steel, aluminum tariffs impact USMCA signing
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The steel and aluminum tariffs on Mexico and Canada may play a crucial role in [...]
Proposed legislation to end Cuba embargo
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Legislation has been reintroduced to lift the Cuba trade embargo. A bipartisan effort to reopen [...]
Pro-GMO chocolate brand seeks to demystify biotech
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist It’s hard to walk down an aisle in the grocery store and not find a [...]
Groups indicate support for estate tax repeal
Repeal is the most effective way to protect family-run businesses from the estate tax, the American Farm Bureau Federation and [...]
Clean Water Rule comment period open
The Environmental Protection Agency recently opened the comment period on the revised definition of Waters of the United States that [...]
Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee announced
To ensure America’s dietary guidance reflects the latest science, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and U.S. Health and Human [...]
TFB members serve on Issues Advisory Committees
Legislative, regulatory and legal representation are keys for strengthening agricultural awareness and perspectives on state and national issues. Participating on [...]