…has been an interesting experience,” said David Haviland, UC Entomology Farm Advisor in Kern County. “The main directive we’ve had is to identify what alternatives are already out there and…
USMCA Signing ‘Good Day for American Agriculture’
…National Pork Producers Council President David Herring. “We look forward to implementation of a trade deal that preserves zero-tariff pork trade in North America.” With the USMCA signing, industry experts…
LGMA to Reform Food Safety Practices
…Western Growers and outside experts in reviewing the food safety practices under the agreement. LGMA CEO Scott Horsfall said in a press release that, “the industry is enforcing upon themselves…
Ag Groups Respond to Senate Passage of USMCA
…Producers Council (NPPC), and we thank members of the Senate who supported this critical trade deal,” said NPPC President David Herring, a hog farmer from Lillington, N.C. “USMCA provides U.S….
Ag Groups Respond to Phase One Trade Deal Signing
…protein consumed in China. National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) President David Herring and Board Member Craig Andersen were in attendance at today’s signing ceremony. Herring, a hog farmer from Lillington,…
Senate Committee Approves USMCA-Ag Groups Respond
…Grassley (R-Iowa) for making USMCA passage a top priority and we thank those members of the committee who support this important trade deal,” said National Pork Producers Council President David…
Working Together: New Year, New Conference for California Walnuts
…with the California Walnut Board to make it a must-attend event for walnut growers. JCS Marketing Founder Jason Scott said the conference has a new vibe this year and unprecedented…
NPPC Applauds U.S. House Passage of Ag Inspectors Funding
…the National Pork Producers Council. “For more than a year, NPPC has advocated for an increase in the number of agricultural inspectors at our borders,” said NPPC President David Herring,…
California Farm Bureau Re-Elects Officers
…Contra Costa and Solano counties; Ron Peterson of Hilmar represents Stanislaus and Tuolumne counties; David Barhydt of Grass Valley represents Butte, Nevada and Yuba-Sutter counties; Dominic Carinalli of Sebastopol represents…
Groups Stress Swift Passage Needed for USMCA
…by the United States is welcome news for U.S. pork producers and all of American agriculture,” said NPPC President David Herring, a pork producer from Lillington, N.C. “Members of Congress…
U.S. Pork Can Reduce Overall U.S. Trade Deficit with China by Nearly Six Percent
…of its favored protein,” said NPPC President David Herring, a hog farmer from Lillington, N.C. “The United States is the lowest-cost producer of pork in the world, but with 72…
NPPC Launches ‘Pork O’ Clock’ Campaign Highlighting Importance of USMCA
…way to highlight its importance than a campaign that illustrates how pork is enjoyed across United States, Canada and Mexico,” said David Herring, NPPC president and a pork producer in…
California Hemp Industry Takes Next Step with SB 153
…significant force nationally thanks to the passage of SB 153,” President of Vote Hemp Eric Steenstra said in a press release. “We are grateful to Senator Scott Wilk for championing…
Registration Opens for Massive 2020 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show
…and NCBA Invitational PBR Bull Riding on Friday, Feb. 7. U.S. astronaut and retired U.S. Navy Captain Scott Kelly will share his lessons from space during the Opening General Session,…