A recent study by the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization says cattle raised for beef production play a key role in maintaining a sustainable food system. Meat industry publication…
U.S. Cotton Sets Goals to Further Reduce Environmental Footprint
…sustainability initiative, said, “We believe the United States may be the only country in the world with these kinds of specific, measurable, quantified goals.” The Texas cotton producer said the…
National Farm Safety Week
…of this year’s 74th annual event is “Putting Farm Safety into Practice.” Farming ranks as the most dangerous industry in the United States. According to the National Safety Council, every…
Western Growers Hosting AgSharks Competition Next Month
The Western Growers Association’s Foundation will host a Shark Tank TV-like competition during the Association’s annual meeting next month. The competition, sponsored by Seed 2 Growth Ventures, seeks to identify…
Lighthizer Presses Taiwan on Ag Trade Barriers
…in 2016, the 15th largest agricultural export market. Overall, the United States is Thailand’s third largest source of imports, after China and Japan. Top U.S. ag exports to Thailand include…
Mexico Considering Protections in NAFTA
A potential counterproposal by Mexico could limit pork leg imports from the United States under the North American Free Trade Agreement. As renegotiation efforts continue, Mexico may counter a proposal…
Japan Interested in Multi-nation Trade Agreements, Not Bilateral Trade
Leaders from Japan told a Nebraska trade delegation last week that Japan is not interested in a bilateral trade agreement with the United States. Instead, Japan told Nebraska Governor Pete…
Forest Service Wildland Fire Suppression Costs Exceed $2 Billion
…$2 billion, making 2017 the most expensive year on record. Wildfires have ravaged states in the west, Pacific Northwest, and Northern Rockies regions of the United States this summer. As…
Almond Board: Low-Dust Harvest Equipment Demos
…Bailey. Harvest Demo Workshops Flyer About the Almond Board of California: In 1950, almond growers asked the United States Department of Agriculture to approve a Federal Marketing Order, so…
The Western View: Bundy Trials
…message to the Federal government: There’s something wrong at the BLM. Our leaders need to listen to this message. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West….
UC to Host Washington Forum on NAFTA Future
…a diverse group of thought leaders to discuss the implications of the renegotiation of this important trade agreement on industries, jobs and growth across the United States, Mexico and Canada….
Strong Numbers for American Beef Exports
Statistics from the United States Department of Agriculture indicate one of the highest monthly totals on record for American beef exports. Information compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation shows…
CDFA, Agricultural Stakeholders Invite Federal Trade Officials to California
…trade for the United States. Our unique agricultural diversity, representing more than 400 different agricultural products, makes market access issues along with sanitary and phytosanitary measures key priorities for our…
New Cooling Technologies for Dairy Cows
…require a substantial amount of electricity and water. The Western Cooling Efficiency Center and the Department of Animal Science at UC Davis are looking at approaches designed to reduce water…