…ultimately consumers, National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) President David Herring, a pork producer from Lillington, N.C., testified before the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. “One of the…
Perdue on the Department of Labor’s Proposed H2A Modernized Rule
…and improve access to a legal source of agricultural labor: “President Trump once again shows his commitment to helping America’s farmers, ranchers, and producers continue to be the most productive…
Last Minute Push to Revive COOL in USMCA
…added cost burden on packers and retailers. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On…
Value of Dairy Exports Highest in Four Years
…In contrast, export volume to the rest of the world declined by only one percent. Through the first five months of the year American dairy export volume is on track…
NCBA, State Affiliates Urge Congress to Ratify USMCA
…swift ratification of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy…
Perdue Compares China Actions to College World Series
When asked about current tariff situations, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue likened fair trade practices to the College World Series. AgNet West asked USDA’s top official if American producers need to…
A One of a Kind Collection Reaches a Major Milestone
…and kill Angus beef cattle. There are 128 animal gene banks in the world, but the USDA collection is by far the largest, according to the United Nation‘s Food and Agriculture Organization….
Global Livestock Show Worth The Trip – Sommet De L’Elevage
U.S. cattle and livestock producers interested in keeping up with their industry in other parts of the world first-hand should consider a visit to one of the world’s largest and…
Bayer to Reduce Environmental Impact 30 Percent by 2030
…driven by our commitment to a better life for this generation and generations to come.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s…
Spotted Lantern Fly Sparking California Concern
…reports, the state is the world’s fourth-largest wine producer, selling an estimated $35 billion domestically and exporting $1.5 billion annually. Around 44% of nonnative insects arriving in California were first…
Perdue Headlining Forbes AgTech Summit, Continuing Innovation Focus
…world’s biggest agricultural leaders, investors and entrepreneurs looking to find solutions for some of the world’s most critical food and agricultural challenges. Other key speakers include Beth Ford, President &…
Ag Groups and Others Stress Importance of USMCA Ratification
The status of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is being closely monitored by many in the agriculture industry as the deal awaits approval from Congress. The agreement is not only important…
Biotech Executive Order Vital for U.S. Agriculture-Industry Reaction
…the important and necessary role of plant breeding innovation in solving some of our most pressing agricultural and environmental challenges. The EO on innovation in agricultural biotechnology provides an important…
U.S. Pork Producers Seek Main Course, Not Crumbs
…Giordano said today at a Global Business Dialogue event in Washington, D.C. “Mostly because of free trade agreements, the United States is the leading global exporter of pork. As a…