Ag Community Has Waited Too Long for a Workable Guestworker Program
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…