…critical agreement. I thank President Trump and Ambassador Lighthizer for successfully delivering an improved and modern trade agreement and working so hard for the people of American agriculture to get…
Eventful Year Ahead for U.S. Cotton
…Trust Protocol is a program aimed at helping the industry meet its 2025 sustainability goals and reiterate to the textile supply chain that American cotton is the “responsible choice.” The Council…
California Almond Community Announces Five-Point Pollinator Protection Plan
Credit: Almond Board of California Plan includes new partnership with North American non-profit, Pollinator Partnership (ABC) — Preceding the start of the annual almond pollination season in February, the California…
FSA Encourages Producers to Enroll Soon in ARC and PLC Programs
…in crop prices or revenues and are vital economic safety nets for most American farms. The programs cover the following commodities: barley, canola, large and small chickpeas, corn, crambe, flaxseed,…
Ag Groups Respond to Phase One Trade Deal Signing
Secretary Perdue: China Phase I Deal is a Bonanza for American Agriculture U.S. Secretary Perdue issued the following statement after President Donald J. Trump signed the historic Phase One Trade…
Beef Quality Assurance Program Continues Impressive Growth
…they purchase – and can trust and have confidence in the entire beef industry. Online BQA training provides 24/7 access to the program through a series of videos and animations….
Survey Suggests Substantial Strawberry Production for 2020
…by a substantial margin, despite strawberry acreage only taking up less than one percent of the state’s farmland. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Senate Committee Approves USMCA-Ag Groups Respond
USMCA Action is a Welcome Start to 2020 (AFBF) — The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “We are now one step away…
Ag Groups Urge Action After Adverse Effect Wage Rate Increase
…includes groups such as the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), Western Growers, and the United Fresh Produce Association, sent a letter to Senate leaders calling for action on farm labor…
Chinese Trade Deal to Be Signed in Coming Weeks
…much China will truly purchase as part of the agreement. Historically, American agricultural exports to China have never been more than $26 billion in any single year. With China looking…
As World Celebrates New Year, American Cattlemen Celebrate New Trade Deals
…American cattle producers had two big reasons to celebrate. That’s because the New Year brings new opportunities and better access to two of our major export markets: Japan and the…
Legislation for Agricultural Voice in Drone Policy Progressing Slowly
…yet to include a representative from the agriculture or forestry sector since it was created in 2016. The legislation has the support of a number of organizations, including the American…
Reviewing the Impact of Numerous 2019 Trade Developments
…China, but the relationship between the two counties appears to be on the mend. There are expectations for China to purchase approximately $50 billion in American farm products under the…
U.S. Poultry Companies Poised for Success in China
…early 2020 for the first time in nearly five years. Several American companies are already making preparation to make significant headway into the reopened market. “China is an important export…