…a vote of 300-131 H.R. 2393, sponsored by House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Michael Conaway, R-Texas, to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to repeal the meat labeling provisions….
Agri View: GMO Opposition
Everett Griner talks about GMO benefiting the entire world in today’s Agri View. GMO Opposition…
The Western View: Google U
…It’s incredible to have all the world’s answers at your fingertips but – you’ve got to check those sources. In the old days we got all our news from news…
PMA Issues Statement of the Country-of-Origin Labeling Amendments Act
…fresh produce from the U.S., this adverse ruling threatens to jeopardize over $1 billion in produce exports to Canada and Mexico through direct impact of tariffs which will make exports…
World Ag Expo Presents Valley Children’s Hospital with $36,350 Check
…World Ag Expo and Valley Children’s Hospital,” said Jerry Sinift, Chief Executive Officer, International Agri-Center. “We’re pleased to support Valley Children’s and the community through programs at World Ag Expo.”…
U.S. Scores A WTO Win Versus India
The World Trade Organization again sided with the U.S. on claims that a ban by India on some of our ag exports does not comply with WTO trade rules. U.S….
Forest Service Chief Invites Public Participation in National Get Outdoors Day
…The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners, and maintains the largest forestry research organization in the world. Public lands the Forest…
Guava Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portion of Los Angeles County
…areas. Consumers are encouraged to refrain from transporting or mailing fruit or other agricultural products into the U.S. and California. Federal, state and county agricultural officials work year-round to prevent,…
USDA Seeks Input from Growers About 2015 Crops, Stocks, Inventories, and Values
During the next several weeks, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct two major mid-year surveys, the June Agricultural Survey and the June Area Survey. The…
S&W Seed Company to Participate in the 2015 World Seed Congress
…contracts. For more information on the International Seed Federation 2015 World Seed Congress, please visit www.worldseedcongress2015.com. For more information on the International Seed Federation, please visit, www.worldseed.org. About S&W Seed…
Statement by Bob Stallman, Regarding Senate Passage Of Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities And Accountability Act of 2015
Bob Stallman “The U.S. leads the world in agricultural exports thanks to the hard work and ingenuity of American farmers and ranchers. Creating new partnerships and expanding access to international…
Senate Passes TPA Legislation
…already one of the most open markets in the world, and to continue to grow demand for U.S. beef, we must continue to negotiate tariff elimination worldwide. I urge the…
The Western View: The March Against Myths
…world stands behind the safety of GMOs. I go with the science. For more information, google March Against Myths. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West….
Editorial: Country of Origin Labeling
…Aside from compliance costs, COOL hurts much more than just the agriculture industry. If the WTO rules against the U.S., and Canada and Mexico retaliate against U.S. exports, the effects…