…U.S. Congress.” The EU has expressed reluctance to include agriculture – as it did during earlier negotiations on the U.S.-EU Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership – knowing it would require…
Six New Dairy Biomethane Projects Receive Funding
…biomethane from organic waste products in dairy digesters to provide a beneficial use as a renewable transportation fuel. “CalBio is honored to have been selected to develop these pilot projects…
World Ag Expo Gearing Up with Top Product Winners
…and far less maintenance than existing floors resulting in labor efficiency for calf raisers. Website: www.calf-tel.com Exhibit Space: DS108, DS110 Location: Germantown, WI Eco Transportation Products – ETP Tire Sealant Pumping…
New WOTUS Rule Proposal Brings Optimism
…falls well outside the Supreme Court’s plurality opinion defining the limits of Clean Water Act jurisdiction,” Pacific Legal Foundation Senior Attorney Tony Francois said. “Despite assurances that the new definition…
Storms Bring Significant Snow and Higher Likelihood of El Nino System
…have seen the atmospheric pattern starting to take on a configuration that is very consistent with El Nino, which not coincidentally appears to be developing across the equatorial Pacific.” Over…
Cattlemen Urge Action to Reduce Trade Barriers in Japan
…under the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), Australian beef exporters will enjoy a tariff reduction of 27.5 percent in the first year of the agreement for fresh and frozen…
Almond Board Invests $6.8 Million in Research
…“Our research partnership focuses on developing new technologies to convert almond coproducts into valuable products.” Three ongoing almond coproduct research projects showing promising results are: Recycled Polypropylene-Polyethylene Torrified Almond Shell…
Specialty and Exotic Produce Delivery Possible with New Sysco Partnership
…the Fly, is expanding its offerings after entering into a partnership with Frieda’s Specialty Produce. “This partnership demonstrates our commitment to being our customers’ most valued and trusted business partner…
Several Conservation Projects Recognized at CARCD Annual Convention
Multiple conservation projects and partnerships were celebrated at the California Association of Resource Conservation Districts (CARCD) annual meeting in San Diego. The conservation planning awards were presented by Carlos Suarez,…
“We Believe in Growing” Scholarship Applications Now Available
…recommendation; one copy of their high school transcripts; ACT or SAT scores and be graduating from high school during the 2018-2019 school year. “We are thrilled to encourage and support…
FAS Administrator Isley to Lead South Korea Trade Mission
…Co., Inc., Hereford, Texas Graceland Fruit, Inc., Frankfort, Mich. Great Pacific Nut Company, Westley, Calif. Idaho Potato Commission, Eagle, Idaho Inkrumah Agriculture, Export, & Food Services Inc., Atlanta, Ga. International…
Updated TPP to Take Effect This Year
The Trans-Pacific-Partnership (TPP) replacement that does not include the United States will take effect at the end of this year. Australia and Canada filed ratification documents this week for the…
Climate-Smart Agriculture Endorsed by CDFA and UC ANR in New Partnership
A new partnership to advance climate-smart agriculture was made official in Sacramento after UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) Vice President Glenda Humiston and California Secretary of Agriculture Karen…
John Deere Gives Significant Grant to National FFA Organization
John Deere and the National FFA Organization have been in partnership for the past 75 years. To commemorate that, John Deere is making a $75,000 contribution to the FFA Living…