The United States has yet to propose changes to the dairy issue between the U.S. and Canada as part of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiation. And, Canada’s…
U.S. Has First NAFTA Finalization Target
The United States now has a tentative timeline to complete the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations. The Trump administration notified Congress Friday evening of expected changes to trade…
Cap and Trade Funding for Agriculture
…senators and assemblymen, along with industry groups such as the Western Agricultural Processors Association played an important role in helping craft language to ensure the ag industry would receive financial…
Trade Officials Talks KORUS
Trade leaders from South Korea and the United States met for the first time last week to discuss the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement. The Trump administration has targeted the free…
2017 California Prune Harvest Returns to Typical Levels
The 2017 California prune harvest is projected to reach 105,000 tons (95,254 metric tonnes), according to forecasts by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Agricultural Statistics…
The Western View: Weather, Rain or Drought Ahead
…storms towards the United States. That makes prognosticating the weather much easier. But, without El Nino, we’re left with The Old Farmer’s Almanac and grandpa’s bad knees to tell us…
Proposed Guest Worker Plan to Replace H-2A Worker Program
…and would replace the program that many in agriculture use to find labor. A Packer Dot Com article says Goodlatte, Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, told the United Fresh…
Entomologist Frank Zalom Delivers 2017 ARS B. Y. Morrison Memorial Lecture at ASHS Conference
…scientist, landscape architect, plant explorer and breeder, author and lecturer, Morrison advanced the science of botany in the United States and fostered a broad international exchange of ornamental plants. For…
USDA Trade Mission to Expand Export Opportunities for U.S. Agriculture in Brazil
…Missouri, Texas 16. Renewable Fuels Association, Washington, D.C. 17. That Crazy Bee Guy, Springfield, Ohio 18. United Dairymen of Arizona, Tempe, Ariz. 19. United Global Enterprises, LLC, Marietta, Ga. 20….
Beef Cattle Contribute to Sustainable Food System
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…