Washington, D.C. (USDA) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue applauded the Department of Labor and Guatemala on the signing of an agreement to improve H-2A visa program operations. Secretary…
Farm Bureau Urges New Chapter in China Trade
…$9.1 billion. In 2014, U.S. agricultural exports to China exceeded $24 billion. From 2000 to 2017, U.S. agricultural exports to China increased by 700%. Source: American Farm Bureau Federation Sponsored…
Industry Reaction to Trade Aid Announcement
…America’s farmers ultimately want trade more than aid. It is critically important to restore agricultural markets and mutually beneficial relationships with our trading partners around the world. “We are hopeful…
USDA Announces Details of Support Package for Farmers
…including trucking, inspection and audit requirements, and agency staffing. Details of USDA’s Agricultural Trade Promotion Program (ATP) USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) will administer the ATP under authorities of the…
Wine Origins Alliance Shifts Focus to Include Tariff Barriers
…below. Wine Origins Alliance Shifts Focus to Include Tariff Barriers About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3,…
NVV Further Sustainability Efforts with Porto Protocol Commitment
…noted. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management Minute March 28, 2024 Fungicide…
The Western View: Storming Area 51? Bad Idea
…quickly learned what going viral meant. It meant that his idea was picked up by media around the country, then around the world, and millions of people loved it. Most…
CAWG Foundation Awards Student Scholarships
…puts her hand to improves the world around her” and she “exemplifies commitment, dedication and a pursuit of excellence.” Fernando Hernandez, Lamont, Mira Monte High School The son of immigrants…
Leading Dairy Co-Ops Form Joint Dairy Marketing Agency
…together in an increasingly close partnership.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management…
Huge October Livestock Summit In France Releases Program Update
Our AgNet Media friends in Clermont-Ferrand, France, just released the updated program for their upcoming Sommet De L’Elevage (Livestock Summit), which is one of, if not the biggest of its…
Pork Industry Battling Challenges From Trade to Labor Shortage
…ultimately consumers, National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) President David Herring, a pork producer from Lillington, N.C., testified before the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. “One of the…
Perdue on the Department of Labor’s Proposed H2A Modernized Rule
…and improve access to a legal source of agricultural labor: “President Trump once again shows his commitment to helping America’s farmers, ranchers, and producers continue to be the most productive…
Last Minute Push to Revive COOL in USMCA
…added cost burden on packers and retailers. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024 Fungicide Resistance…
Value of Dairy Exports Highest in Four Years
…In contrast, export volume to the rest of the world declined by only one percent. Through the first five months of the year American dairy export volume is on track…