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
…nation, imported pork for 10 years from PRRS-positive countries without getting the disease.) In early January, after the Obama administration threatened to suspend its trade benefits under the African Growth…
Commodity Classic Farmer-Focused Topics & Issues Sessions
Topics Focused on Relevance & Bottom-Line Impact for Farmers The 2016 Commodity Classic, held March 3-5 in New Orleans, Louisiana, promises to be the biggest ever, with the largest trade…
NCBA Urges Swift Action on TPP
…premium in these markets and add value back to producers here at home. Trade is an investment in our future, profitability for the next generation.” In 2015, trade added an…
Fighting Poverty with Seeds
…of those who are hungry are farmers by trade, but lack the resources to grow their own food. In many developing countries, women in particular are well-positioned to lead families…
Agri View: Drugs, Unsolvable Problem
Everett Griner talks about drugs and production solutions in today’s Agri View. Drugs, Unsolvable Problem From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Illegal Drug Trade The illegal drug trade is a global…
Commodity Classic “Jazzed” to Welcome Agriculture Secretary
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack will make his seventh visit to Commodity Classic, the nation’s largest farmer-led, farmer-focused convention and trade show. Secretary Vilsack will deliver a keynote address…
TPP Report on Impacts to Agriculture
…another $1.27 in business activity, it’s critical for policymakers to fully understand how a trade deal affects the sector overall. Here are three important agricultural issues in the agreement. #1:…
National Almond Day
…Wild stands of almond trees grew near trade routes such as the Silk Road that connected central China with the Mediterranean. Easy access allowed for the spread of the wild…
2016 Commodity Classic Teams with New Orleans Charities
…of New Orleans that our nation’s agricultural producers are genuinely interested in helping others.” Established in 1996, Commodity Classic is America’s largest farmer-led, farmer-focused convention and trade show, produced by…
Western View: Bee Colony Collapses Cause Found?
…is a major threat to honeybee populations across the world, and this threat has been driven by the trade and movement of honeybee colonies. If the problems are left unchecked,…
ASTA Participates in FarmNext National Summit
American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) President and CEO Andrew LaVigne joined more than 60 young farmers, policymakers and industry thought-leaders from across the nation for the FarmNext Summit in Washington,…