…sold — is likely to grow in the years to come.” BACKGROUND: Japan’s upper legislative chamber, the Diet, today approved a bilateral trade deal with the United States that will…
Aggressive Regulation Conversations Around 1,3-D
Potential regulation for a well-known nematicide could be aggressive. There have been ongoing discussions about possible management for 1,3-Dichloropropene (1,3-D). Western Ag Processors Associations Director of Government Affairs Jody Devaurs said…
Ag Labor Bill Continues Forward Momentum in Congress
…crafted through a series of difficult stakeholder-driven negotiations,” Western Growers President & CEO Tom Nassif said in a press release. “The Farm Workforce Modernization Act contains real solutions to the…
Survey Reveals Crucial Data on Fusarium Head Blight
…survey, Cowger said. Even though there is a significant and economically damaging epidemic somewhere in the United States every year, causing huge headaches for end-users of grain, it’s not happening…
U.S. Pork Can Reduce Overall U.S. Trade Deficit with China by Nearly Six Percent
…of its favored protein,” said NPPC President David Herring, a hog farmer from Lillington, N.C. “The United States is the lowest-cost producer of pork in the world, but with 72…
The Western View: Keep Your Pets Safe This Thanksgiving
…Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View. Happy Thanksgiving from AgNet West and Citrus Industry magazine. About the Author Len Wilcox Len Wilcox is a retired scientist who also ran…
Romaine E. coli Scare Before Thanksgiving…Again
…for some producers, especially in the Southeast portion of the United States. This year’s advisory is not as broad, identifying the northern Central Coast of California, but still a blow…
Agricultural Immigration Bill Moves Forward
…the United States, while enhancing border security. “This bipartisan bill will benefit everyone involved in agriculture. That’s why more than 300 agricultural groups and companies from across the country signed…
U.S. and South Korea Reach Agreement on Guaranteed Market Access for American Rice
(USDA) – United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue are pleased to announce that the Trump Administration has reached an agreement with the government of…
The Western View: November is Veterans Month
…November is Veterans Month I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit us on the web at www.citrusindustry.net. About the Author Len…
Brazil’s Implementation of Tariff Rate Quota for Wheat a Win for American Farmers
…to the success of our farmers and the United States looks forward to once again having stable access to this important wheat market.” Background: Brazil committed to implementing a 750,000…
American Poultry Farmers Regain Access to China
…to lift its ban on poultry imports from the United States: “The United States welcomes China’s decision to finally lift its unwarranted ban on U.S. poultry and poultry products. This…
Chlorpyrifos Alternative Funding and Time Not Enough
…million. Still, Western Agricultural Processors Association’s Director of Regulatory Affairs Jodi Devaours said that investment and timeline are just simply not enough. “Anyone who knows anything about what it takes…
Preparing for The Next Round of Livestock Methane Reduction Funding
…in this year’s state budget it’s $34 million,” said Paul Sousa, Director of Environmental Services for Western United Dairymen. “We do have legislation that requires us to reduce manure methane…