…U.S. industry can remain competitive in a global market. Other investments in trade are being encouraged, including the elimination of trade barriers and the promotion of U.S. crops in foreign…
Almond Matters: Educational Meetings Help to Inform Growers and Developers
…was an opportunity for growers and Pest Control Advisors to ask questions specific to their operation, to get a better understanding of the tools available for crop protection. “Understanding…
Another USMCA Dispute Panel Sought Due to Canadian Dairy Policies
The U.S. is establishing another dispute panel in relation to Canadian dairy policies, according to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai. At issue is Canada’s dairy tariff-rate quota (TRQ) allocation measures…
Two Top Ag and Food Safety Officials Stepping Down
…working in his capacity at FDA since 2018. In his resignation letter, Yiannas points out that he had previously thought of leaving the agency last year due to the administrative…
State Unveils Roadmap for Reducing Pesticide Use
…California Environmental Protection Agency, and California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). “The Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap recognizes how the management of pest pressures is strongly interconnected with resilient farms…
Senators Ask White House for Enforcement Actions on USMCA
…Trade says they’re concerned about areas where Canada and Mexico aren’t complying with the agreement’s rules, especially around energy and agriculture. Ron Wyden and Mike Crapo, the top Democrat and…
Comment Period Closing Soon for Proposed Changes to Rodenticide Use
Back in November of 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed sweeping changes to parameters for rodenticide use. A 75-day public comment that was subsequently opened will close on…
SHIP IT Act Seeks to Address Trucking Supply Chain Challenges
…and what it could mean for the overall supply chain. The Shippers Coalition, which includes more than 80 agribusinesses, manufacturers, and trade associations has described the legislation as a “critical…
Senate Ag Plans Hearings on Farm Bill Trade and Horticulture Titles
…“Farm Bill 2023: Trade and Horticulture.” The hearings will focus on the trade and horticulture titles of the farm bill. The first hearing will include testimony from USDA’s Alexis Taylor,…
California Chill Report: Working to Refine Chill Modeling
…like to integrate some new environmental parameter to be more precise in estimating the real temperature that the tree and the buds are feeling during these warm and sunny days…
Corn Growers Praise Biden Officials for Stance on Biotech Corn
…officials and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Secretary of Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative’s chief ag negotiator Doug McKalip. In a…
Time Running Out to Apply for 2022 Food Safety Certification Assistance
…for Specialty Crops (FSCSC) program for eligible 2022 costs through January 31. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is making up to $200 million available to eligible producers through the program….
NCBA Suing Biden Administration Over Endangered Species Listing
…inside the species’ range will be subject to a punitive degree of civil and criminal penalties for incidental take of the bird. “This 4(d) rule would allow environmental activist groups…
Farm Group Wants Investigation into Egg Prices
Should there be an investigation into the high price of eggs? That’s coming up on this land of ours. A U.S. farm group is asking the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)…
