…work site, rather than having 25-30 cars traveling around the region,” said Segale. Listen to Segale’s interview below. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Hurricane Changes Fly-in Schedule for Ag Groups
…fly-in. Pork producers this week were there to talk trade, the farm bill and labor issues with lawmakers, according to the Hagstrom Report. NPPC also seeks “proper regulatory authority for…
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The Western View: CRB Study in Ag Financial Issues
…bias against agriculture just adds to the pain. This last year, the state made things even worse when they added a slew of costly new rules. It’s even more fuel…
Producers Welcome Help But Want End To Trade Disputes
…bank. Prohibit states from regulating agricultural production practices outside their borders. Reform the visa system to address an agricultural labor shortage. Give USDA oversight of lab-produced cultured protein and gene…
USDA Payments Expected After Labor Day
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) expects to send payments to farmers after the Labor Day holiday as part of a trade relief package. The $12 billion package is intended for…
Farm Bill Conference Meeting Date Set
The farm bill conference committee will meet September 5th, according to Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts. Roberts will chair the farm bill conference. The conference is set for one…
China Hopeful for FTA with Canada
China is hopeful to create a free trade agreement (FTA) with Canada as tension with the United States grows. China’s ambassador to Canada this week says he hopes to make…
Citrus Study Says Regulation Costs to Increase
…labor requirements will increase costs by $112 million, or $357 per acre, once they are all phased in.” “Babcock, has presented a well-researched economic report that shows how new regulations…
Canada May Rejoin NAFTA Talks this Week
Canada could rejoin the North American Free Trade Agreement talks by the end of this week, according to Politico. The move is a positive sign that the U.S. and Mexico…
Perdue Talks Tariffs, Water in San Joaquin Valley
…I know first-hand how vitally important trade, water and access to labor are to our Valley’s agricultural system. Agriculture is different in every region of the country and it is…
Poultry Facilities Recognized for Safety Performance
…percent of the nation’s poultry products and directly employ more than 350,000 workers. Based on the latest data available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the poultry slaughter and processing…
Farm Export Prices Post Large Declines in July
U.S. agriculture export prices fell 5.3 percent last month. Data released by the U.S. Department of Labor shows the decline is the largest drop in farm exports since 2011. The…