Reason Established: Established under authorization of US Congress Direct Appropriation Grant in the Department of Agricultural Economics in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences to promote agricultural ties between the United States, Mexico, and Canada to expand trade, enhance the competitiveness of U.S. agriculture, and foster greater cooperation in resolving critical trade issues of common interest. The Texas A&M University System - Texas AgriLife Research and Texas AgriLife Extension Service, Texas Tech University, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, and New Mexico State University lead CNAS programs and activities. Contact: Parr Rosson; prosson@tamu.edu; 845-3070; 2124 TAMU; <>.