…United States has little influence on markets for palm oil. The United States is, however, a major producer and consumer of other forest-risk commodities (beef, soybeans, and wood products) and,…
Western View: Is Global Warming Real?
…of the 20th century was well within historical and geologic experience. So perhaps, there really is nothing to it. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West….
Trump Administration Commits to Continued Staunch Defense of U.S. Food and Beverage Manufacturers Using Common Food Names
…particularly by the European Union (EU). The report highlighted ongoing threats to U.S. companies that legally use common food names both within the United States and in global trade. USTR’s…
National Arbor Day
…many communities across the country celebrate. Get Involved! Volunteers play an important role in tree planting and tree care projects in communities across the United States. From the tree board…
Brazil meat Companies Lost $1.5 Billion after Investigation
…allow tainted meat to pass inspection for export. Brazil’s Federal Police has charged 63 people for participation in the scheme. The United States, while saying no tainted meat from Brazil…
Former USTR Says Future NAFTA Renegotiations Unpredictable
…administration to reach an agreement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a trade agreement President Trump removed the United States from upon taking office. Froman says: “We already have renegotiated NAFTA, it…
ARS Geneticist Edward Buckler Receives First National Academy of Sciences Prize in Food and Agriculture Sciences
…local adaptation, drought tolerance and disease resistance. Accelerating such variety development is vital to food security in the United States and elsewhere. A champion of open data and innovative partnerships,…
Farm Bureau Welcomes Decision to Improve NAFTA
…NAFTA has been overwhelmingly beneficial for farmers, ranchers and associated businesses all across the United States, Canada and Mexico for decades. Walking away from those gains would have been a…
Wetland Conservation Projects Receive Boost
…than 108,000 acres of wetland and associated upland habitats for waterfowl, shorebirds and other birds in 14 states throughout the United States. Representing Secretary Zinke at the meeting was Acting…
USDA Seeks Nominees for Christmas Tree Promotion Board
…2017. The 12-member board is composed of 11 producer members from three regions and one importer. Five producer members are from the Western region, four are from the Eastern region…
Funding to Support the Agricultural Sciences
…projects to strengthen food and agricultural science education in insular areas of the United States. Funding is made through two NIFA programs, the Resident Instruction Grants Program for Institutions of…
Perdue Off to Work as USDA Secretary
…possible perspective. Uniquely qualified as a former farmer, agribusinessman, veterinarian, Air Force veteran, state legislator, and governor of Georgia, he is the 31st United States Secretary of the Department of…
USDA Announces $4.8 Million Available to Support Food Safety Outreach Program
…The Western Regional Center’s long-term goal is to improve food safety through training a wide array of stakeholders, to include cooperation and leadership from every land-grant university in Western states….
AFBF’s President Duvall Joins in Historic White House Ag Roundtable
…third-generation fruit and vegetable grower and shipper from Orange County; former secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture; current board member, Western Growers Association James “Cookie” Lamb of…