…of integrated pest management emerged 60 years ago when scientists recognized that imposing a harsh chemical on a natural system threw it off kilter, often causing unexpected, usually negative consequences….
Japan-EU Trade Agreement Threatens U.S. Pork Exports to Japan
The Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service says a Japan-EU trade agreement threatens U.S. pork exports to Japan. Japan and the EU announced finalization of negotiations on the Japan-EU Economic…
Groups on House Agriculture Committee Approving 2018 Farm Bill
…is a statement from North Dakota farmer Kevin Skunes, president of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), on today’s House Agriculture Committee approval of H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition…
Food Waste Resonates Beyond the Trash Bin
…day. So says a study published by a team of Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and university scientists in the journal PLOS ONE. Small-fruit geneticist Stan Hokanson displays several elite wild…
Perdue Comments Regarding Chinese Duties on U.S. Sorghum
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today issued the following statement regarding China’s announcement of duties of almost 179 percent on U.S. sorghum imports: “The international grain market is about…
Bayer On Track to Acquire Monsanto
…company that has a share of more than a quarter of the worldwide seed and pesticide market. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Exxon, Chevron Ask EPA for Biofuel Blending Exemptions
…EPA source says the agency has already issued an unusually high number of 25 waivers to small refineries in recent months. However, the agency won’t name the companies that have…
Asian Nations Cautious About the U.S. Back in TPP
…the 11 countries in TPP. The agreement puts agricultural exporters in the agreement at an advantage over their American counterparts, and the Australian Minister says, “I think that’s one of…
House Members from Across the Country Praise 2018 Farm Bill
…crucial to maintain and strengthen our country’s agricultural exports, sustain the rare trade surplus for agricultural products, and provide farmers and ranchers credit in trying times. I’m looking forward to…
Argentina Market Now Open To U.S. Pork
…America’s pork producers, who last year exported almost $6.5 billion of pork around the world.” Argentina, which had a de facto ban on U.S. pork, has a population of more…
Groups React to Farm Bill Proposal
…Duvall: “Today’s release by House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway of the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (H.R. 2) assures America’s farmers and ranchers that congressional agriculture leaders recognize…
Chairman Conaway Introduces the Agriculture and Nutrition Act
…strong farm bill for producers, consumers and all of rural America. After introducing the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (H.R. 2), during a teleconference, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Michael…
China Files WTO Complaint, Pledges to Lower Some Tariffs
China has filed a dispute with the World Trade Organization alleging the U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum violate world trade rules. However, the nation also re-confirmed it will open…
Marfrig Becomes World’s 2nd Largest Beef Processor
It was announced this morning that Brazil’s Marfrig Global Foods has reached an agreement to acquire 51 percent of National Beef Packing Company for $969 million, thus making them the…