…that the United States has a continuing right to impose trade measures until the EU beef dispute is resolved. In January 2009, USTR announced a decision to change the products…
Proposed Organic Livestock Farm Rules Not Guaranteed
Rules that would change the production of organic meat are awaiting President Obama’s approval but may run out of time. That means they might not ever go into effect. The…
CDFA / USDA to Host Joint Summit on Healthy Soils
…climate smart agriculture. The meeting provides an opportunity to explore roles and collaborative opportunities for managing California soils for health and natural fertility while reducing greenhouse gases. The meeting will…
Lemons from Argentina Allowed for Import
…and the public in its decision regarding any change to the Agency’s import regulations for fresh lemon fruit from northwest Argentina into the continental United States. The rule has been…
Research Shows Wind Turbines Impact on Field Crops
Wind turbines that often dot fields throughout the Midwest may benefit row crops, according to new research by Iowa State University. A climate researcher with the university says air turbulence…
Central Valley Growers Welcome Cold
Cold weather blanketed the Central Valley this weekend, but for local citrus growers sub-freezing temperatures are a welcomed change from the unseasonably warm December weather to-date. Temperatures ranged in the…
Funding for Smart Technology Innovations in Agriculture
…growth, food waste and the impacts of a changing climate. Applications are due by Feb. 15, 2017. Details eligibility for applicants and research topics are available in the Program Solicitation…
Republicans Set for Battle Over Immigration
…of the GOP. The business side of the debate is waiting to see if the Trump administration will use executive power to change the legal immigration system and what kind…
USDA Awards $3.4 Million for Research to Increase Wheat Yields
…growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability and ensuring food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit…
Western Governors Vow Climate Change Fight
Three governors representing western U.S. states have vowed to move forward with efforts to fight climate change regardless of how the incoming Donald Trump administration treats the issue. The governors…
4-H and NASA Partner on Space Age STEM Curriculum
…increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability and ensuring food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts, sign up for email…
Sustainability and Collaboration Focus for Yara
…of getting grower feedback. From Yara International: Yara promotes climate smart agriculture on the global agenda, and we address all three elements of climate smart agriculture with research and concrete…
The Western View: As the Pendulum Swings
…signal of this change. Now we’re seeing that pendulum swing continue with efforts to reverse some of the changes of the last 8 years. For example, a new bill on…
Monsanto Shareholders Approve Merger with Bayer
…vision, we can do even more together to benefit growers around the world and to help address broad global challenges like climate change and food scarcity.” “The acquisition of Monsanto…