Fostering a Culture of Safety From the Farm to Agribusiness
Agriculture is consistently ranked as one of the most dangerous occupations in the U.S. according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Safety Council. In 2022, the industry averaged 18.6 deaths per 100,000 workers –
Supporting Farm Families With Bourbon Whiskey
Heaven Hill Distillery, America’s largest family-owned and operated distillery, has launched Family Farms First, an initiative dedicated to supporting family-owned farms, in partnership with nonprofit organization Farm Rescue. Heaven Hill Grain to Glass is committed to celebrating
Senate Ag Budget Reconciliation Text Released; Livestock Groups Applaud Provisions
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Wednesday, U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) released the committee’s legislative text for the budget reconciliation package. Chairman Boozman says it will rein in runaway spending in the Supplemental
Iowa Governor Vetoes Controversial Eminent Domain Bill
(Des Moines, IA) — A bill restricting the use of eminent domain for carbon capture pipelines is being vetoed. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds argued the bill, House File 639, would threaten the state’s energy reliability, economy, and
U.S. Sales of Agricultural Tractors and Combines Continue to Fall in May 2025
Milwaukee (June 11, 2025) – According to recent data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), Canadian sales of combines rose 15.7% in May 2025 compared to May 2024, while sales of 4-wheel-drive tractors jumped 35.6% year-to-date. U.S. sales dropped
Judge Stephen Vaden Confirmed as USDA Deputy Secretary
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Tuesday, the Senate confirmed Judge Stephen Vaden to serve as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Judge Vaden previously served as General Counsel to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
NMPF Farmers Advocate for Dairy, Approve Trade Initiative at Board Meeting
ARLINGTON, VA – Dairy farmers from across the nation approved a new initiative to boost dairy exports and welcomed a new cooperative member as well as new farmer-leaders at the National Milk Producers Federation’s Board of Directors meeting, which