U.S. Trade Officials Working on Agricultural Issues

Dan May 17, 2017 Trade

The Administration’s trade team members are, as Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue puts it, “sinking their teeth” into agricultural issues. Gary Crawford has the story.

Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board

January 16, 2026

Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement Board

January 9, 2026

Ag Groups Plead for Economic Support for Farmers
American farmers “are facing extreme economic pressures that threaten the long-term viability of the U.S. agriculture sector,” 56 agriculture organizations told congressional leaders in a Jan. 15 letter. California Citrus Mutual, Florida Citrus Mutual and Texas Citrus Mutual were among the letter’s signers. The letter went to the U.S. Senate majority and minority leaders and […]
West Indian Fruit Fly in Texas Grapefruit Triggers Quarantine
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) on Jan. 16 established a West Indian fruit fly (Anastrepha obliqua) quarantine in Mission, Hidalgo County, Texas. It is designated the Palmview quarantine. This action parallels a quarantine established by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) on Jan. 13. APHIS took the action […]