…States and Canada (because of fears of bovine spongiform encephalopathy, or BSE) essentially restricted beef trade to Australia and New Zealand (see Beef Imports in the Issues and Analysis chapter)….
Plant Health and Resilience Research
…and ground-breaking discoveries in agriculture to combat childhood obesity, improve and sustain rural economic growth, address water availability issues, increase food production, find new sources of energy, mitigate the impacts…
USDA Launches Ag Resource Management Survey
…of U.S. agricultural production including farm financial well-being and chemical usage, according to USDA. In 2016, the survey will take a closer look at corn production, and both organic and…
Cotton Forecast Up Despite Low Water
…drought situation but also understanding the amount of water that could have been diverted without any issues, basically it’s inconceivable how we could only get a five percent water allocation.”…
Trump Talks California Agriculture
Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump visited California and talked issues that face California agriculture. Sabrina Hill reports. Trump Talks California Agriculture At his stop in Fresno, he met with a…
CFBF Seeks Movement on Drought Bills
…costs. “We know that the drought and water issues are the No. 1 priority in all of California. We need the water for agriculture as well as domestic use,” Crook…
Technology, Innovation and Food Waste
…Palo Alto, to discuss issues related to agricultural innovation and food waste. “California’s agricultural diversity and on-farm innovation is a driving force behind the foods and farm products we enjoy…
Agri View: Food Distribution
…force traders into new markets. These blows to the local economy have important financial implications for small traders and entrepreneurs as well as consumers. Image by lucianmilasan, Depositphotos.com Existing market…
Monsanto Issues Statement on Glyphosate Renewal in EU
The European Union member states recently delayed a vote on the renewal of glyphosate. Monsanto said the EU’s risk assessment on glyphosate has been one of the most thorough reviews…
View from the Barnyard on the Farm Economy
…as well as their concerns with recent and proposed regulations. “Many farmers and ranchers across rural America are facing significant financial challenges. Producers are experiencing a decrease in commodity prices…
NMPF Chairman: Dairy Farm Safety Net Needs Work
…enhance the MPP’s flexibility and make it more useful for farmers. Mooney also addressed two other pressing issues of importance to dairy farmers: the threat posed by a lack of…
Adama Reports Strong Volume Growth, Increased Profits
…in the first quarter. In addition, the Company markedly reduced its inventory levels. Financial Highlights Adjusted, US$m Q1 2016 Q1 2015 % Change % Change CER USD — — —…
International Trade Commission Report on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
…have concerns about implementation and enforcement on a number of critical issues that will determine how the agreement is likely to work in practice.” They are encouraged by the positive…
Paint Linked to Walnut Bud Break Issues
…to Bud Break Issues Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Janet Caprile says some complications were seen last year with bud break in walnuts. “We don’t exactly know why but there is…