…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…
Annual Soil Health Summit Event Opens to Public for First Time
The Soil Health Partnership announced this week that for the first time the organization has opened to the public the annual Soil Health Summit, January 15 – 16 in St….
Japan-EU Trade Deal to Increase Market Competition
…Trans-Pacific Partnership, will increase competition in Japan for U.S. oilseed and vegetable products, according to the Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service. The two agreements contain tariff concessions for a…
The Western View: The Blob is Back
…of warm water in the north Pacific, brought about by an even larger mountain of warm air, a high pressure system that has kept Alaska warm and dry this fall….
USDA Announces Receipt of 136 Expressions of Interest in Hosting ERS & NIFA
…Partnership MO St Joseph St Joseph Economic Development Partnership MT Missoula Missoula Economic Partnership MT Bozeman The Montana State University Innovation Campus MT Billings Big Sky Economic Development;WC Commercial, LLC…