…swift ratification of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy…
Perdue Compares China Actions to College World Series
When asked about current tariff situations, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue likened fair trade practices to the College World Series. AgNet West asked USDA’s top official if American producers need to…
A One of a Kind Collection Reaches a Major Milestone
…and kill Angus beef cattle. There are 128 animal gene banks in the world, but the USDA collection is by far the largest, according to the United Nation‘s Food and Agriculture Organization….
Global Livestock Show Worth The Trip – Sommet De L’Elevage
U.S. cattle and livestock producers interested in keeping up with their industry in other parts of the world first-hand should consider a visit to one of the world’s largest and…
Bayer to Reduce Environmental Impact 30 Percent by 2030
…driven by our commitment to a better life for this generation and generations to come.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Fungicide…
Spotted Lantern Fly Sparking California Concern
…reports, the state is the world’s fourth-largest wine producer, selling an estimated $35 billion domestically and exporting $1.5 billion annually. Around 44% of nonnative insects arriving in California were first…
Perdue Headlining Forbes AgTech Summit, Continuing Innovation Focus
…world’s biggest agricultural leaders, investors and entrepreneurs looking to find solutions for some of the world’s most critical food and agricultural challenges. Other key speakers include Beth Ford, President &…
Ag Groups and Others Stress Importance of USMCA Ratification
The status of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is being closely monitored by many in the agriculture industry as the deal awaits approval from Congress. The agreement is not only important…
Biotech Executive Order Vital for U.S. Agriculture-Industry Reaction
…the important and necessary role of plant breeding innovation in solving some of our most pressing agricultural and environmental challenges. The EO on innovation in agricultural biotechnology provides an important…
U.S. Pork Producers Seek Main Course, Not Crumbs
…Giordano said today at a Global Business Dialogue event in Washington, D.C. “Mostly because of free trade agreements, the United States is the leading global exporter of pork. As a…
Educating Urban Water Users on Agricultural Water Needs
…people in the state that don’t understand agriculture and our mission is to help them get it,” said Wade. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet…
Drones to Light Up State Fair
…Cal Expo during the California State Fair July 12-28, 2019. Drones along with swarm technology will be utilized to light up the night skies around Cal Expo to choreographed music,…
Senate Committee Educated on Livestock Emissions
…to livestock and emission levels at the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry hearing on Climate Change and the Agriculture Sector. “U.S. livestock has shown astonishing progress economically…
Corteva™ Separates from DowDuPont to Form Leading Pure-Play Agriculture Company
…Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) successfully completed its separation from DowDuPont, becoming a leading, global pure-play agriculture company that offers the complete solutions farmers need to maximize yield and profitability. Corteva Agriscience…