…its nose at the rules the United States always plays by, with China exceeding its subsidy commitments by $100 billion in a single year on just three crops—corn, wheat, and…
Western Governors Vow Climate Change Fight
Three governors representing western U.S. states have vowed to move forward with efforts to fight climate change regardless of how the incoming Donald Trump administration treats the issue. The governors…
Foreign Trade Negotiator Says U.S. Will Restore TPP, Eventually
A former foreign trade negotiator says the United States will have no choice but to consider approving the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal. Andrew Robb led Australia’s negotiations when the trade…
The Western View: As the Pendulum Swings
…Maybe that’s what the Electoral College did. It provided a little gas control on the liberals in the cities. I’m Len Wilcox, and that’s the Western View from AgNet West….
USCA Urges Action on Farmer Fair Practices Rules
The United States Cattlemen’s Association sent letters this week to the current and incoming Administrations regarding the associations near and long-term priorities. USCA issued an immediate request to President Barack…
Organic produce growers sought for research study
…at the Western Center for Food Safety at UC Davis. The researchers will visit participating farms eight times over the 2017-2018 growing season. “We will collect produce, water, soil and…
Japan Moving Forward with TPP
…first day in office. If he follows through, Japan could pursue TPP without the United States, or negotiate a bilateral deal with the U.S. Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (sheen-zoh…
EPA Nominee Opposes RFS, WOTUS
Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt is President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to head the Environmental Protection Agency. In the past, Pruitt has filed legal challenges against the “waters of the United…
Bayer/Monsanto Asks Soybean Growers for Support
…officer Robb Fraley and Bayer AG Board Member Liam Condon talked about the potential $66 billion-dollar acquisition of Monsanto with members of the ASA and the United Soybean Board at…
USDA WASDE Report at a Glance
…of the Red River Valley and Michigan are countered by strong content and record crop yields in western growing areas. Cotton: This month’s 2016/17 U.S. cotton forecasts include increased production,…
USDA Prepares for 2017 Census of Agriculture
…the National Agricultural Classification Survey (NACS) this month to help the U.S. Department of Agriculture identify all active farms and ranches in the United States. The result of the NACS…
Pacific Region Livestock Slaughter Review
United States Commercial Slaughter Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.43 billion pounds in October 2016, up 3 percent from the 4.31 billion pounds produced in October…
Immigration Crackdown Could Increase Food Prices
…a crackdown on the 11 million undocumented immigrants in the United States. However, a deportation effort would take workers away from agriculture. Undocumented workers account for 67 percent of people…
Food Price Index Down Slightly
The monthly Food Price Index compiled by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations dipped slightly in November. Released Thursday, the index averaged 171.3 points in November, only…