…federal, state and local governments, agribusinesses, trade associations and many others,” said Vic Tolomeo, Director of the USDA-NASS, Pacific Region. “When we look at the data for California, we can…
Pollinators Crucial to Agriculture
…and Flower Seed Conference hosted by the American Seed Trade Association, (ASTA). Lori says the group is focused on real science to find answers to pollinator problems. You can hear…
Costa Introduces Drought Relief Legislation
…a 1:1 “inflow-to-export ratio” for San Joaquin River flows that result from water transfers and exchanges. This means water districts willing to sell or trade surplus supplies to districts with…
Big Crowd at Cattle Industry Convention
There is another big crowd at the annual Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in Nashville, Tennessee. President-elect of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Bob McCan, feels another new…
2014 Cattle Industry Convention
The 2014 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show continues in Nashville, Tennessee, and big topics of discussion this week has of course been the 2014 Farm Bill and Country…
Following Senate Passage, ASA Calls on President Obama to Sign Farm Bill into Law
…that will minimize the possibility of planting and production distortions that could trigger new challenges from the World Trade Organization. “From day one, soybean farmers have been invested in passing…
Corn Growers Thank Senate for Farm Bill Passage
…payments while maintaining decoupled farm support programs that will minimize the possibility of planting and production distortions that could trigger new World Trade Organization challenges. Consolidates 23 previous conservation programs…
NCC Applauds Senate’s Farm Bill Passage, Urges President Obama’s Signature
…these provisions also are an important step in achieving a final resolution of the long-standing Brazil World Trade Organization case. Dodson reiterated industry concerns over inclusion of instructions to the…
Issues for Seed Industry
…issues facing the seed industry. CLICK HERE to listen to this report. CLICK HERE for lots more seed news from the recent American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) meeting in Monterey….
Seed of High Quality Important
…Seed Association Betsy Peterson explains. CLICK HERE to listen to this report. CLICK HERE for lots more seed news from the recent American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) meeting in Monterey….
AgNet West e-News: Vegetable Seed Conference; Drought and Cattle
This week’s issue of the AgNet West e-News includes reports from the American Seed Trade Association’s Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference, and a University of California advisor’s recommendations for cattle…
ASTA 2014 Vegetable Seed Conference Offers Many Critical Updates
This year’s Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference hosted by the American Seed Trade Association, (ASTA), the 53rd annual event of its kind, wrapped up in Monterey Tuesday, after a weekend…
AFBF on Obama’s State of the Union Address
…and ranchers. These farmers could lose their business deductions, yet they would not benefit from lower corporate rates if only corporate taxes are revised. “Expanded trade opportunities are vital to…
ASTA Conference: Seed Industry Comments on Farm Bill
The American Seed Trade Association’s 53rd annual Vegetable and Flower Seed Convention wrapped up today in Monterey, as major progress was made with the farm bill. Gary Cooper talks with…