The U.S. trade gap is widening because of a decrease in soybean exports and other products, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Protecting …
Senate to Consider WRDA Conference Report
The U.S. Senate Majority Leader intends to take up the Water Resources Development Act conference report during the lame-duck session. Kentucky Republican Mitch McConnell proclaimed in a floor speech Tuesday …
Improving Water Quality in High-Priority Watersheds
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced an investment of more than $33 million in 197 high-priority watersheds across the country to help landowners improve water quality through the Natural Resources Conservation …
Nations Racing to Fill Trade Leadership Gap Left by U.S.
China, Japan and Russia are racing to fill a leadership gap on trade issues following the recent U.S. fallout over the Trans-Pacific Partnership. The trade agreement took 12 nations seven …
Australia Moving on TPP
Despite the threat of the United States pulling out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), Australia’s parliament is not leaving the deal for dead just yet. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch …
Businesses Join Agriculture in Fretting Over Trump Anti-Trade Talks
U.S. importers and exporters are worried about President-Elect Donald Trump’s anti-trade views that could significantly dent their revenue if Trump follows through. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Protecting Your …
TPP Showing Slight Signs of Life in Congress
The Trans-Pacific Partnership is dead, at least in its current form. Republicans in Congress are increasingly talking about somehow salvaging the trade deal, despite President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to walk …
CA State Plan: Make Water Conservation A Way of Life
Working to make water conservation a way of life, State agencies released a draft plan for achieving long-term efficient water use and meeting drought preparedness goals that reflect California’s diverse …
November Dairy Market Report
Four straight months of rising milk prices and three straight months of falling feed costs have brought some financial relief to U.S. dairy producers from the tough conditions of early …
Japan Still Determined on Completing TPP
Officials from Japan are urging Canada to join the fight against U.S. trade protectionism. Japan is still determined to save the 12-country Trans-Pacific Partnership, despite U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s vow …
Mexico Prepared to Modernize NAFTA, Wants Guest-Worker System
An ambassador of Mexico says the nation is prepared to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement and seeks to restart a guest-worker system. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …
State Water Project Starts at 20 Percent
Drought Continues Despite Early-Season Rainfall Still early in California’s rainy season, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced its initial water allocation for 2017 of 20 percent of the requests …
China: Potential Trade War Not a ‘One-Way Street’
Officials in China are warning a potential trade war between the U.S. in China would not serve as a ‘one-way street.’ The comments stem from the possibility President-Elect Donald Trump …
CDFA SWEEP Program Awards 167 Projects
SWEEP is funded through California’s Cap-and-Trade auction proceeds The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has selected 167 projects, totaling $22 million, to receive grants from the State Water …