…The work accidentally allowed some 3 million gallons of contaminated waste water to escape. Rivers in Colorado, New Mexico and Utah were polluted, with the waterways turning an eerie orange-yellow….
National Pork Producers Delegate Body Appointed
…New Hampshire: Lisa-Marie Gitschier, Doreen Ruth Gitschier New Jersey: Kirk Stephens New Mexico: Shawn B. Burrow New York: James M. Luckman, Alicia Keller North Carolina: Mark W. Daughtry, Jim Lynch,…
Funding to Support Agriculture Programs at Hispanic-Serving Institutions
…A NIFA grant to New Mexico Highlands University designed to increase the number of Hispanic students earning a Bachelor of Science degree has helped more than 1,100 students since 2009….
Vilsack’s Week Early Departure Meant to Save Tax Dollars
…a trip to Mexico this week and did not want the federal government to pay for a security detail to travel with him. Vilsack served as Ag Secretary for all…
Agri View: Guayule Crop
…Arizona, New Mexico and Southwest Texas is considered prime country for growing Guayule plants. Some are already producing the compound. In fact Guayule has been produced in limited quantity since…
Tom Vilsack to Take Helm of U.S. Dairy Export Council
…dairy industry, dairy exporter and affiliated entity members. Its work is supported by staff across the United States and internationally in Mexico, South America, Asia, the Middle East and Europe….
National Chicken Council Calls for Balance between Animal Care, Environmental, Economic Impact in Chicken Production
…also result in a decreased supply to export internationally where U.S. chicken is an important protein for families in Mexico, Cuba, Africa and 100 other countries. NCC’s Commitment to Chicken…
Immigration Reform Good for U.S. Economy, Agriculture
…Mexico is actually down in recent years due to economic improvements there and increased U.S. border patrol, according to Delich. “We’re a nation started by immigrants,” Delich said. “It’s important…
November Pork Exports Set Record
…strong momentum going in the New Year.” Mexico a powerful pacesetter, but positive results across the board for U.S. pork Demand for U.S. pork gained further momentum in Mexico in…
Smithfield Cutting Back on Gestation Crates
…other international hog operations, including company-owned farms in Mexico, are expected to convert to group housing by 2022. “I am proud of the progress we have made toward this bold…
Ethanol Exports Continue to Surge in November
…remaining volumes headed to India (11.3 mg, or 9%), Peru (5.1 mg, or 4%), South Korea (3.9 mg, or 3%) and Mexico (2.8 mg, or 2%). With only one month…
USDA Expands Help to Women and Hispanic Farmers
…Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Rural Development programs in California, Missouri, New Mexico and Texas. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack says: “The Ombudsperson is another avenue for producers…
Canada Supports New Tariffs on U.S. Products If U.S. Retracts from NAFTA
…Mexico once he is in office. Throughout the election campaign, he referred to NAFTA as the “worst deal” the U.S. ever signed. 60 percent of those polled in Canada believe…
NMPF, USDEC Statement on Selection of New U.S. Trade Representative
…sales. Our NAFTA partners epitomize both sides of that story: Our dairy agreement with Mexico has created an export market worth well over $1 billion a year, while on the…