…such as water and trade, along with supporting production research and grower education. Results are expected to be tallied by CDFA and announced no later than March 31. Listen to…
U.S. Cotton Producers Facing Strong Export Competition in 2021
…Economics and Policy Analysis Dr. Jody Campiche provided some insight on the outlook for U.S. cotton. “When combining the trade changes of other countries, U.S. exports are projected to drop…
Industry Members Discouraged by Blueberry Investigation Verdict
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) issued a verdict on the recent blueberry investigation. USITC found that imports of fresh, chilled, and frozen blueberries were not sufficiently detrimental to U.S….
Ag Lender Perspective on Water Futures and Groundwater Trading
…how a water trade system like that would impact farmers and ranchers. Leader of the RaboResearch Food and Agribusiness team in North America, Roland Fumasi said that that system is…
USDA Measuring Financial Well-Being of California Farmers and Ranchers
…information from California’s farmers and ranchers in an effort to better understand economic conditions in agriculture. The agency is working on the third and final phase of the 2020 Agricultural…
Vilsack Outlines USDA Opportunities During Confirmation Hearing
…of issues including COVID-19 relief, biofuels, discrimination, and trade. In his opening address to the committee, Vilsack highlighted a philosophy and challenge put forth by Robert Kennedy. “Some people…
The Western View: Cap and Trade Your Cover Crop?
…be far more costly than it is worth. Mr. Biden wants to pay for this 50 million acres of cover crop with a cap and trade program. Companies could buy…
Applications Being Accepted for California Agricultural Leadership Program
…Farmers, ranchers, and other allied-business professions in the middle of their agricultural careers are encouraged to apply. The first phase of the two-phase application process will be due by Monday,…
USDA Providing Temporary Debt Relief to Thousands of Farmers
…hasn’t just been just one bad year because of the pandemic – it’s been five bad years because of trade wars, climate change, and stubbornly low prices. Even the most…
American Ag Exports Threatened by EU-Mercosur Trade Pact
A trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and a coalition of countries collectively known as Mercosur could mean significant losses for American ag exports. Mercosur is made up of…
Animal Biotech Authority Becoming Point of Contention Between Agencies
…is not in agreement with the latest development. “FDA does not support the Memorandum of Understanding that [HHS] signed with [USDA] announced today. FDA has no intention of abdicating our…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-25-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering potential trade changes with Biden now in office, unauthorized…
Industry Concerned with Proposed Increases for Mill Assessments
…per dollar of pesticide sales. Governor Newsom has proposed to significantly overhaul the system. A four-year phase-in of a new system for assessments has industry members anxious about how it…
Blueberry Growers Divided at Recent Trade Commission Hearing
Blueberry growers were at odds at the most recent U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) hearing. The issue centers on the impact that imports are having on the U.S. industry. Two…