…Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney. Demand coming from the Dominican Republic, the ninth largest economy in Latin America, continues to be strong but appears to be constrained by trade agreement limitations….
USDA to Release Complete Set of Tables for Agricultural Projections to 2028
…2018 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report are used as a starting point. “The baseline tables provide important data to many stakeholders. We had to delay their release due…
Western View: Why So Much For Gasoline?
…think? You don’t suppose the big companies are getting together to limit supply and increase demand – thus raising prices – Again? Gee whiz, surely not. I’m Len Wilcox and…
California to Receive Significant Amount of Trade Promotion Program
…Advisory Board, California Strawberry Commission, Cal-Pure Produce, California Table Grape Commission, California Walnut Commission, and the Almond Board of California. “We were pleased to see the large demand for participation…
Wool Industry Seeing Benefits of Increasing Demand
Wool production has been on a significant decline since the late 1980’s, but demand for American wool is starting to push growth in the industry. Although not one of the…
Markets Expected to Continue Strong; Leverage Shift on the Horizon
…Turning to the market outlook, CattleFax analyst Kevin Good said he expects prices will remain strong, with demand and the economy expected to remain solid. “We’ve been on one heck…
Super Bowl Chicken Wings Consumption
…holiday: “National Chicken Wing Appreciation Day.” Declare your support for the federal holiday – and love of the wing – by signing the petition here. “Whether you’re a fan of the…
Consider Natural Irrigation for your Garden
…When it comes to irrigating your garden, you don’t necessarily need a series of hoses, sprinklers or municipal water on demand. There is a way to create an efficient and…
EU Won’t Include Agriculture In Trade Talks With U.S.
…demand that agriculture be included in the talks.” Agriculture has been included in all U.S. free trade agreements (FTAs), but agriculture often is wholly or partially excluded from EU FTAs….
Crop Year 2017 Demonstrated Growth for California Agriculture
…demand for food that is growing rapidly, and a corresponding demand for California-grown products that will bring tremendous opportunity for producers able to maintain sustainability in the face of climate…
A Government Shutdown Resolution is in “Best Interest for Farmers”
…the timing of the shutdown doesn’t help the situation. The shutdown came just after the passing of the Farm Bill, right in the midst of the holiday season and has…
Plenty of Agriculture Trade Opportunities for U.S. and Europe
…concerns as their American counterparts, such as low commodity prices, changing demand from consumers and an aging farm population, Maestracci said. In addition, he said. European farmers face a continued…
Navigating the H-2A Guest Worker Program
…Annual Convention. The H-2A visa program has experienced massive growth over the past decade, with the number of visas being issued to temporary workers rising 500 percent. Still, demand is…
Western View: Why Water Management Matters
…grow crops without irrigation. Cities also need 37 inches of rainfall per year to meet their water demand. Yet California’s farmland – and most of its people – are on a…