…producer and in 2016 was the world’s fourth-largest exporter, with global sales of more than $5.4 billion. Earlier in June, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the final details…
European Union Close to Trade Deal with Japan
…E.U. and Japan would make it much harder for American agriculture to compete in those markets. Europe would be able to export agricultural products like cheese and pork with lower…
Agri View: Beef Exports to China
Everett Griner talks about how beef exports to China are improving in today’s Agri View. Beef Exports to China Well, all importers and exporters know that China is a major…
Western View: COOL Lawsuit Ahead
…years ago, Canada and Mexico opposed the US requirement to label beef and pork. They threatened a trade war, and went to the World Trade Organization to complain. This complaint…
Agri View: Raising a Newly Improved Potato
…world. Not all potatoes are the same now. It depends on the soil and the part of the world where they are grown. But, whatever, and wherever potatoes are still…
Perdue, Branstad, to Celebrate U.S. Beef in China
…with imports increasing from $275 million in 2012 to $2.5 billion in 2016. The United States is the world’s largest beef producer and in 2016 was the world’s fourth-largest exporter,…
California to List Glyphosate as Cancer-Causing
…act by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer that said glyphosate is “probably carcinogenic” in a controversial ruling in 2015. Listing glyphosate as a known carcinogen…
Agri View: Expanding Nut Production
Everett Griner talks about various types of nut production is not just in California and Georgia any longer in today’s Agri View. Expanding Nut Production The whole world is consuming…
No More Brazilian Beef for Now
The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that fresh beef imports from Brazil have been suspended due to food safety and animal health concerns. Shipments will be suspended until…
Ag Committee Features University Leaders in Agricultural Research
…our agricultural research system. While our nation’s serious budget issues must be addressed, we must do so without jeopardizing our status as the world leader in cutting-edge agricultural research.” Written…
Water Rights Protection Act Offers Relief from Federal Water Extortion
…Promoting Agriculture and Rural Prosperity in America, which further supports the protection of ranchers’ water rights. The legislation would also: Prohibit agencies from demanding transfer of privately held water rights…
Feed a Bee Announces Coast-to-Coast Recipients for $500,000 Pollinator Forage Initiative
…and share with us on Twitter @BayerBeeCare, on Facebook at facebook.com/BayerBeeCareCenter and view photos on Flickr. Bayer is committed to bringing new technology and solutions for agriculture and non-agricultural uses….
U.S. and China Reach Agreement to Boost Dairy Trade
The U.S. Dairy Export Council says the agreement reached this week between the U.S. and China will make it possible to significantly expand American dairy exports. An Agri-Pulse report says…
USDA Reorganization Takes Shape
…– the people of American agriculture. I welcome them to the leadership team and I thank them for their dedication to agriculture.” Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Hafemeister Jason Hafemeister,…