…expand our exports and really address some of the market access barriers that we’ve had in China.” The 86-page trade agreement is said to include provisions that China will be…
Report Highlights Busy Year for California Rice in 2019
…work on.” There were several significant trade opportunities that emerged in 2019. The easing of trade tensions between the U.S. and China, combined with the progress made on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada…
Water Resilience Portfolio Released for Public Comment
…the same time, state government needs to invest in projects of statewide scale and importance and tackle challenges beyond the scope of any region.” The 147-page draft document is available…
Senate Committee Approves USMCA-Ag Groups Respond
…from unleashing the competitiveness of America’s farmers and ranchers with our two largest trading partners thanks to today’s Senate Finance Committee vote. The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will protect our valuable…
As World Celebrates New Year, American Cattlemen Celebrate New Trade Deals
…to improve access to lucrative international markets like China – and to finalize approval of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) as soon as possible in 2020. Happy New Year! Source: National…
A Go-To Foundational Fungicide For Tomato Growers
…Other tested treatments included a 25 lb./A sulfur dust treatment with a 14-day retreatment interval; Velum® One fungicide applied via drip at a rate of 6.8 fl. oz./A six weeks…
Reviewing the Impact of Numerous 2019 Trade Developments
…are hopeful that the momentum of positive change can carry forth into 2020. One of the most substantial changes for 2019 was the progress of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The…
Groups Respond to Passage of USMCA
House Vote on Trade Agreement Encourages Farmers (CAFB) — Now that the House of Representatives has approved the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the California Farm Bureau Federation said it would urge…
USMCA Vote Moves Deal Closer to Ratification
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) continues forward progress with the House of Representatives passing the trade deal by a large margin. The USMCA vote was 385 to 41 in favor of…
Trump Administration Taking on New Trade Front
President Donald Trump expressed his intention to address a new trade front after significant improvement was made with Chinese trade relations, as well as forward progress achieved with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada…
Proactive IPM Projects Tackle Weevils, Leafminers, Midges
…the state. The first project out of UC Riverside will look at Avocado Seed and Stem Feeding Weevils. These weevils feed directly on avocados and are native to Mexico. The…
Groups Respond to China Phase One Trade News
…China’s commitment to purchase more agricultural products. American agriculture has been caught in the trade war crosshairs and it’s time to turn the page. We encourage the administration to continue…
USDA to Make Funding Available in 2020 to Deploy High-Speed Broadband Internet Infrastructure in Rural America
…farms and 21 businesses in Montgomery and Page counties. “This second round of ReConnect funding will help USDA be an even stronger partner in closing the digital divide in America’s…
California Farm Bureau Welcomes Agreement on USMCA
…United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The USMCA will reduce barriers to trade throughout North America. “We’ve been advocating for months for a vote on the USMCA, so we’re happy the White House…
