…domestic supply. Imports declined during 2009-10 when China banned pork from the United States—the main supplier at the time—over an alleged disease concern, but imports rebounded after the ban was…
Canada’s Protectionist Policies Will Harm U.S. Economy
…the United States. These policies are in direct violation of Canada’s trade commitments under the North American Free Trade Act (NAFTA) and the World Trade Organization, said IDFA, NMPF, NASDA…
Western View: Drought-Busting Rain?
…that we will learn from the lessons of the past. But right now, I’m just glad for the rain. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West….
National Chicken Council Calls for Balance between Animal Care, Environmental, Economic Impact in Chicken Production
…from an academic advisory panel consisting of poultry welfare experts and veterinarians from across the United States. “NCC will continue to be in the business of providing and respecting consumer…
Water Action Plan Progress Highlighted
…Department of Food and Agriculture. “We built momentum in 2016 that we intend to maintain in 2017 and beyond,” said California Natural Resources Secretary John Laird. “United by the Water…
U.S.-Cuba Agricultural Trade Poised for Growth
…consumers can also look forward to specialty exports like Cuban rum and cigars with improved trade relations. Marri Carrow, Western Hemisphere regional director for the U.S. Grains Council, said grain…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Board Appointments
…member; and Bruce Dooyema, Sioux Center, Iowa, alternate. Western States – Roy Patterson, Lewistown, Texas, member; and David Elbel, College Station, Texas, alternate. The Secretary did not appoint a member…
Farmers Urge Their Peers to Define ‘Sustainability’ for Themselves
…shared how dairy farmers are making the most of farm byproducts that would go to waste otherwise. “Dairies are big users of feed byproducts. Cottonseed is one of the big…
Smithfield Cutting Back on Gestation Crates
…gestation crates, Smithfield Foods / Murphy Brown pig breeding facility, Waverly, Virginia, United States. November / December 2010. Source Humane Society of the United States. From: Smithfield Foods Smithfield Foods…
Trump Ag Adviser Wants Mergers Blocked
…thereby improving competition and choices in the marketplace. The Committee on Foreign Investments in the United State signed off on the ChemChina purchase of Syngenta last year but that deal…
Farm Groups Touting Benefits of Agricultural Trade
…on our ability to sell our products outside of the United States. The growth of America’s dairy sector is directly tied to our ability to export. We have a positive…
Ethanol Exports Continue to Surge in November
by Ann Lewis, Research Analyst The United States exported 121.9 million gallons (mg) of ethanol in November—down 7% from October’s huge total, but still the third-largest monthly total in five…
Bayer Honors Robert Hutmacher as 2017 Cotton Specialist of the Year
…of Hutmacher’s story. “Extension Cotton Specialists are the backbone of our industry, providing leadership in our industry and the collaboration our growers need,” says Kenny Melton, PhD., Bayer Western Regional…
Canada Supports New Tariffs on U.S. Products If U.S. Retracts from NAFTA
…believe if Trump does retract from NAFTA, Canada would be unlikely to negotiate a better trade deal with the United States. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….