…said Dr. Frank Mitloehner, Professor and Air Quality Specialist in the Department of Animal Science at the University of California, Davis. California producers have implemented new techniques and technologies over…
U.S. Beef Gains New Market Access in Morocco
…from day one, and the opening of the Moroccan market is good news for our producers,” said Secretary Perdue. “American beef is the best in the world, and once Moroccans…
Secretary Perdue Names NRCS Chief
…generation farmer, I care deeply about conserving and protecting our most valuable agricultural resources. I look forward to the chance to lead this valuable agency and assist our producers nationwide…
U.S. Pork Losses from Trade Dispute with Mexico: $1.5 Billion
Losses Attributed to China Dispute Estimated at $1 Billion The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) called for an end to a trade dispute that has cost U.S. pork producers an…
Agriculture Groups Respond to USMCA Signing
…issues so we can regain the markets we had not long ago.” National Milk Producers Federation / U. S. Dairy Export Council Dairy Groups Applaud Final Signing of Modernized NAFTA…
Public Safety vs. Producer Income in Recent E. coli Outbreak
The recent E. coli warning for romaine lettuce came at a terrible time for producers. As AgNet West has reported, two days before Thanksgiving the Center for Disease Control (CDC)…
Secretary Perdue Comments on Signing of USMCA
…entire American economy, including the agriculture sector. “The new USMCA makes important specific changes that are beneficial to our agricultural producers. We have secured greater access to the Mexican and…
NCBA Welcomes USMCA Signing, Will Work with Congress to Secure Passage
…of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), U.S. beef producers are one step closer to knowing that unrestricted, science-based trade will continue in North America. The agreement brings the trading relationship with…
Beyond Meat Files for Initial Public Offering
…investment in further research and development. Another concern for the company, as well as similar alternative-meat producers, is what the products will be allowed to market themselves as in the…
New Cotton Trust Protocol Initiative
…to strengthen our sustainability message and develop a program that will be farm-level in orientation,” said NCC President and CEO Dr Gary Adams. “We will look at enrolling producers in…
New Labeling Allows Romaine Lettuce Back on Shelves
…of the Northern/Central Coast of California, or that is greenhouse/hydroponically grown is safe to sell and consume. From the FDA Press Release Based on discussions with major producers and distributors,…
E. coli Investigation and Warning Fallout Continues
…into a holiday weekend that’s very food-centric, we felt the need to make this statement. It’s likely that the implicated produce is from California.” Major romaine producers Taylor Farms, Church…
Nationwide E-Coli Outbreak in Romaine Lettuce
…outbreak. Mike Stuart from the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association said sourcing the outbreak could take a while. Producers in certain regions of the nation are just now starting to…
Hemp Production Regulations Gearing Up for New Year
…hemp is a new opportunity for producers in the state, as it’s only allowed now if a producer is working with a research institution. Hemp Production Regulations Gearing Up for…