U.S. and Mexican agriculture delegates met during the 30th annual meeting of the Tri-National Agricultural Accord. The officials discussed concerns regarding recent decisions by Mexico’s federal government to impose arbitrary…
Students Leaders Prepare for the 94th National FFA Convention & Expo
FFA members and supporters from across the country will celebrate agriculture and agricultural education this week during the 94th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. Held virtually last year,…
Sharing the Story of Agriculture with Food and Farm Facts
…The 32-page, full-color book features updated facts and easy-to-read infographics about U.S. agriculture that can be used in various ways to help increase agricultural literacy. The book would be a…
Vilsack, Villalobos meeting Focused on Trade, ASF and Climate Change
The Department of Agriculture released a joint statement following bilateral meetings between Agriculture Secretary Vilsack and Mexico’s Agriculture Secretary. Vilsack and Victor Villalobos met in Ames, Iowa, with meetings focused…
Almond Update: Silent Auction Returns to TAC With Added Support for FFA
…ABC is excited to once again offer attendees an opportunity to help support California Future Farmers of America (FFA). ABC Specialist of Industry Relations, Rebecca Bailey said this year’s silent…
Exports Projected to Reach New High in Fiscal Year 2022
…high for fiscal year 2021 before increasing further in fiscal year 2022. Livestock, poultry, and dairy exports, which have averaged $29.5 billion from 2015 to 2020, are forecast to rise…
American Beef Labeling Act to Reinstate Country of Origin Labeling
…both subsequently removed from the MCOOL requirements in 2015. “Transparency in labeling benefits both producers and consumers,” Thune said in a press release. “Unfortunately, the current beef labeling system in…
Almond Update: ALP Golf Tournament Back to Support Ag Education
…money to support the California Future Farmers of American (FFA) Foundation. After taking a year off due to COVID, the annual event will be back on October 22 at the…
House Ag Democrats Express Concern Regarding Biotech Trade Barriers
…Mexico committed to enhanced biotechnology measures and sanitary and phytosanitary standards in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. But the lawmakers say Mexico has demonstrated a reversal in its treatment of U.S. biotechnology…
Navigable Waters Protection Rule Vacated by Federal Judge
…NWPR was a solution to the far overreaching 2015 WOTUS rule but yesterday’s court decision adds further confusion to an issue that has been complicated by decades of activist-driven litigation.”…
USDA Has Big Expectations for Agricultural Exports
…U.S. products, Canada and Mexico, are also projected to increase by $200 million and $300 million respectively. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored…
Almond Update: New Cover Crop BMPs Available for Growers
…new cover crop BMPs can serve as a tool for all growers, despite their previous experience level with cover cropping. “At the beginning of the guide, we have a single-page…
Overall Bankruptcy Rates Dropping
…filings over the previous 12 months is the lowest level since 2015. The decrease in bankruptcy filings is a noteworthy shift considering the significant number of bankruptcies during the previous…
Research Grants Available from Organic Farming Research Foundation
…the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Listen to the radio report below. Research Grants Available from Organic Farming Research Foundation About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director,…
