…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…
NPPC Launches ‘Pork O’ Clock’ Campaign Highlighting Importance of USMCA
…way to highlight its importance than a campaign that illustrates how pork is enjoyed across United States, Canada and Mexico,” said David Herring, NPPC president and a pork producer in…
Improving Nutrient Management in California
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program and the Western Plant Health Association recently held their annual Nutrient Management Conference where attendees heard two…
Another Increase in Irrigated Lands Regulatory Fees
…quality areas,” said Chris McGlothlin, Director of Technical Services for Western Agricultural Processors Association. “What they’re associating the fees with is basically the staff time to evaluate those applications and…
Western View: Will California Take Over PG&E?
…fire. Will California Take Over PG&E? 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…