The selections for several agricultural trade advisory committees were recently announced by Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, appointing 140 private-sector members to the various…
Secretary Perdue Statement on President Trump’s Biotech EO
…framework. In addition, the United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) Trade Agreement sets unprecedented standards for agricultural biotechnology. For the first time, the agreement specifically addresses agricultural biotechnology to support 21st century innovations…
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…
The Western View: Part Two in the Water Wars
…behooves us to find solutions that work for both groups. The Western View: Part Two in the Water Wars I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West…
Industrial Hemp Grower Sees Crop as A Boom for California Agriculture
…of growing industrial hemp is a new development for today’s farmers, the cultivation of hemp was fairly common in the early days of the United States. It was not until…
Additional Tariffs Still on the Table Despite Latest Agreement with Mexico
The United States and Mexico were able to reach an agreement last week that prevented additional tariffs from going into effect on June 10. The potential for a five percent…
Drones to Light Up State Fair
…families and those who have sensitivities to loud explosions created by traditional fireworks. Pickering noted that in 2015 the California State Fair received national notoriety when it created the Inaugural United…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-04-19
…Hillman has a report on the most recent development in the trade relationship between the United States and Mexico. Ag groups are also heading to Colombia and Panama for historical…
Agriculture industry Responds to Progress of USMCA
…move forward with ratification of the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, preserving zero-tariff pork trade in North America for the long term; complete a trade agreement with Japan; and resolve the…
Industry Response to Ruling on Year-Round Sale Of E15 Gasoline
…USDA are expanding the ethanol market in the United States, we continue to fight for more export markets in Brazil, Mexico, China, and other countries across the globe. I applaud…
USDA Expecting the Most Cotton Exports in a Decade
…level since the 2007 crop year.” However, the high level of expectations will also be heavily influenced by the trade relationship between China and the United States. “If the U.S.-China…
Food Safety Workshops for Produce and Livestock Operations
…and livestock management practices can be better coordinated to increase overall food safety. The workshops are being conducted by the UC Davis Western Institute for Food Safety and Security. Information…
California Highlights in 2017 Census of Agriculture
The United States Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service recently released summarized reports for the 2017 Census of Agriculture, focusing on state and county information. The California State and…
Court Strikes 2015 Water Rule
…suits filed by dozens of state governments and trade groups, this is the first court to reach a final decision on the lawfulness of the 2015 Waters of the United…