Category Archives: Focus on Agriculture
Focus on Agriculture: In Praise of All-American Food
By Stewart Truelsen, American Farm Bureau Federation Isn’t it about time we praised All-American food, the food we like to eat at a picnic or outdoor barbeque? We’re talking about hamburgers, hot dogs, fried chicken, sweet corn, potato salad, fresh fruit, … Continue reading
Federal Regulations have a Negative Impact on Farmers and Our Food Supply
Congress must help alleviate the burden of an ever-increasing array of federal environmental regulations on agriculture, according to Arizona Farm Bureau President Kevin Rogers, who testified today before a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee.
Focus on Agriculture: Food Holidays Tempt Taste Buds
By Cyndie Sirekis, American Farm Bureau Federation
Food holidays, whether feting a day, week or month, have been around for quite some time. And it’s true that some consumers, as well as farmers and ranchers, may be suffering from a surfeit of food holidays.
Focus on Agriculture: Farmer Engagement Must Move Beyond Feeding the World
Producing a bounty of U.S.-grown food to sell and share beyond our borders remains a matter of deep pride to America’s farmers and ranchers.
Focus on Agriculture: Cutting Farm Programs Would be a Pyrrhic Victory
Focus on agriculture – Most of the programs in the farm bill will expire next year and the debate over a new farm bill has begun.
Spending cuts will be needed. Congress must bring down the federal debt.