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Wheat Farmers Raise Awareness of Ongoing Drought

Guest Voices, NewsBy Elizabeth FusickJune 7, 2021

Farm Policy Facts shares this guest column, written by Chandler Goule, CEO of the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG). NAWG is the primary policy representative in Washington D.C. for wheat growers, working to ensure a better future for America’s growers, the industry and the general public. Nearly half of the United States is experiencing…

Ag Community Has Waited Too Long for a Workable Guestworker Program

Guest VoicesBy Farm Policy FactsSeptember 6, 2017

Farm Policy Facts is pleased to publish a guest editorial from Rep. Bob Goodlatte highlighting his efforts to improve the agricultural guestworker program in the U.S.

Rep. Brady: When Farmers Succeed, America Succeeds

Guest VoicesBy Farm Policy FactsMay 19, 2017Leave a comment

I understand how crucial farming and ranching are. I also know that our agricultural producers are facing serious challenges.

Rep. Cramer: How Critics of U.S. Farm Policy Have It Wrong

Guest VoicesBy Farm Policy FactsNovember 14, 2016Leave a comment

What if we could truly open up foreign markets and create a level playing field for our farmers and ranchers that actually passes the smell test?

Todd Van Hoose: A Competitive & Innovative Farm Sector Requires a Sustained Investment

Guest VoicesBy Farm Policy FactsSeptember 12, 2016Leave a comment

“Agricultural production in this country is the envy of the world. One of the reasons it has been successful is because of the investments we have made in farm policy and crop insurance through the years.”

Brandon Willis: Expanding Coverage for All Producers

Guest VoicesBy Farm Policy FactsAugust 16, 2016Leave a comment

As farming and farm products change to meet market needs, crop insurance will continue to adapt and expand to meet the needs of our producers.

Voluntary, Incentive-Based Conservation is the First Line of Defense Against Burdensome Regulation

Guest VoicesBy Farm Policy FactsJune 16, 2016Leave a comment

Farm Policy Facts is pleased to publish a guest editorial on why the farm bill is critical for growing our food and fiber supply while also protecting our natural resources.

Rep. Costa: Crop Insurance is Vital Component to U.S. Agriculture Industry

Guest VoicesBy Farm Policy FactsApril 28, 2016Leave a comment

Farm Policy Facts is pleased to publish a guest editorial from Rep. Jim Costa on the importance of maintaining a strong safety net for farmers.

For Agriculture, Every Day is Earth Day

Guest VoicesBy Farm Policy FactsApril 22, 2016Leave a comment

On this Earth Day, we are pleased to publish an editorial from the chairmen of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees celebrating the efforts of America’s farmers and ranchers in protecting our natural resources.

Krysta Harden: Diversifying Agriculture’s Workforce

Guest VoicesBy Farm Policy FactsMarch 31, 2016Leave a comment

Farm Policy Facts is proud to publish a guest editorial from Krysta Harden, the former Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Rep. Lucas: A Tradition of Service and Leadership

Guest VoicesBy Farm Policy FactsFebruary 22, 2016Leave a comment

Congressman Frank Lucas discusses how Future Farmers of America is growing the next generation of leaders, and how his membership in the local chapter as a young person helped shape and inspire a life of public service.

I Choose American Workers Over Foreign Cheaters

Guest VoicesBy Farm Policy FactsJanuary 20, 2016Leave a comment

To dismantle U.S. sugar policy without concessions from foreign governments only puts America at a distinct disadvantage. Farm Policy Facts agrees wholeheartedly with Rep. Yoho: we stand with American workers over foreign cheaters.

Rep. Benishek: Farms are the Backbone of our Economy & Country

Guest VoicesBy Farm Policy FactsOctober 9, 2015Leave a comment

Protecting our farms is good economic policy and it is critical to the health and safety of our nation. As the proud representative of the First District of Michigan, I will do everything I can to ensure that my farmers have a voice in the decisions made in Washington.

Rep. Peterson: Standing Up for Crop Insurance

Guest VoicesBy Farm Policy FactsJune 15, 2015Leave a comment

Crop insurance is the cornerstone of the farm bill’s safety net and our job now is to make sure we don’t do anything to mess it up.

Sen. Fischer: Protecting Our Resources

Guest VoicesBy Farm Policy FactsApril 2, 2015Leave a comment

Farm Policy Facts is pleased to publish a guest editorial from U.S. Senator Deb Fischer of Nebraska that addresses the “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule.

Farmer Cooperatives: Putting a Spotlight on a True American Success Story

Guest VoicesBy Farm Policy FactsMarch 9, 2015Leave a comment

By Charles F. Conner Some of America’s best loved brands—Land O’Lakes butter, Blue Diamond almonds, Welch’s grape juice, Riceland, and Sunkist oranges, to name a few—come from cooperatives that are wholly owned by the men and women who actually grow the crops. The old adage that “necessity is the mother of invention” could reasonably describe…

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