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February 2019 Articles

Just Rambling February 2019:
Spiritual Corner: Mundane to Magnificent
Thompson, area farmers honored at Ag Expo event
The Importance of Energy —
Conventional Versus Non-Conventional Beef Production
Beef Cattle Market: 2018 in Review and a Look Ahead
Louisiana Master Farmer Program graduates 13, honors outstanding participant
AgCenter holds digital agriculture conference
Timber producers told of changes, opportunities at Ag Expo meeting
Farm safety highlighted at field day
Try starting plants from seeds
Duvall Reviews Achievements, Plots Course as Farm Bureau Moves Toward Centennia
• Farm Bureau Adopts Policies on Government Shutdown, Trade, Opioids, Cell-Base
Farm Bureau Ready to Work With Lofgren On Immigration
Attract birds to your garden
Annual crops and cattle forum set for Feb. 26 in Alexandria
Acadiana Beef Cattle Producers Field Day
2019 River Valley Beef Cattle Conference
La. Master Cattleman Course Offerings:
FILL THE GAPS IN YOUR FORAGE PROGRAM
Ham Casserole
February Scripture to Live By

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Farm Bureau Adopts Policies on Government Shutdown, Trade, Opioids, Cell-Base

Farm Bureau Adopts Policies on Government Shutdown, Trade, Opioids, Cell-Based Food and Broadband Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 100th Annual Convention today adopted policies to guide the organization’s work during its centennial year on key topics such as farm bill implementation, cell-cultured food products, trade, rural broadband access and rural mental health programs. “As our organization has done for the last 100 years, grassroots delegates from across the nation came together to express a unified voice on issues vital to the success of our farms, ranches and rural communities,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said. “It was fitting to have President Trump and numerous members of Congress among our attendees as we kicked off our centennial celebration. We continue to face a challenging farm economy and we stand ready to work with Congress and the Trump administration to address the issues important to our farm and ranch families.” Government Shutdown Delegates urged the administration and Congress to work together to end the government shutdown as soon as possible. The current shutdown means farmers and ranchers are being delayed in securing loans and crop insurance as well as disaster and trade assistance. The impasse has also delayed implementation of important provisions of the farm bill. Trade Delegates voted to favor negotiations to resolve trade disputes, rather than the use of tariffs or withdrawal from agreements. They also voted to support the United States’ entry into the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. Cell-based Food Delegates adopted a comprehensive policy to support innovation in cell-based food products while ensuring a level playing field for traditional protein. Delegates affirmed that the Agriculture Department is best equipped to be the primary regulator of new cell-based products as it encouraged USDA to utilize the Food and Drug Administration’s expertise in food safety. The policy also calls for complete and accurate product labels to ensure that consumers have all the pertinent information they need. Rural Broadband Delegates supported improved broadband coverage maps through better data and third-party provider verification. AFBF will work with the Federal Communications Commission to address map inaccuracies. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Delegates supported increased funding for programs and facilities for the treatment of substance abuse and mental health issues. Delegates also voted to support funding for the Farm and Ranch Assistance Network, which was included in the 2018 farm bill. AFBF will urge appropriations committees to fund this program, which is critical to address the mental health issues faced by many farmers, ranchers and other rural Americans. Source: www.fb.org

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