…and guinea fowl, as well as a wide variety of other birds. Avian influenza findings can negatively impact poultry trade, so APHIS and its partners work together to protect the…
Agri View: Elections and Choices
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Five Lessons for California from Australia’s Drought
…incentives. There were also some missed opportunities. “In most states, decisions regarding investment, policy choices, water use trade-offs, and levels of service were made centrally, occasionally in consultation with industry…
Networking and Education at Citrus Showcase
…on investment for membership in CCM. CCM engages in matters ranging from trade, to air quality regulations, pest and disease issues, pesticide regulation, labor, water, and federal and state legislation…
Garden on a Budget
…gardens, arrange a plant exchange or seed swap party and invite all of your green-thumbed pals. Have everybody bring samples from their gardens and trade. You garden will have greater…
Commodity Classic Underway
…trade show—farmer-focused and farmer-led. You’re guaranteed to walk away with ideas and energy that will have a profound and profitable impact on your farm. That’s why growers from across the…
NMPF President Testifies Before Senate Panel
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Agri View: Foreign Trade
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Agri View: Weather Damage Costly
…neutral phase and a cold phase, called La Niña.) These warmer waters are linked to — or coupled with, as atmospheric scientists say — changes in the trade winds over…
PMA Brings Fresh Produce Insight to White House Meeting on Trade Policy
Produce Marketing Association President Cathy Burns with U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Michael Froman Global trade is critical to the fresh produce industry, and Produce Marketing Association (PMA) President Cathy Burns…
Calif. Citrus Growers Turn to Florida and Texas for Huanglongbing Help
…however, reservations are required. Contact Alyssa Houtby, director of Public Affairs at 559.592.3790. Please be advised that media packets will be available at the California Citrus Mutual trade show booth…
Leap Year and Ag
…it is cooked to foretell the future for family members. If a boy received an item for a trade, it meant he would enter that trade. If a girl received…
South Africa Now Taking U.S. Pork
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Commodity Classic Farmer-Focused Topics & Issues Sessions
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