…issue is separate from the NAFTA negotiations. Negotiators did say they made progress in several different areas, including telecommunications, digital trade, and state-owned enterprises. The chapter on competition will probably…
Western View: How to Donate for Hurricane Relief
…directly to the people of this beleaguered island. Go to their official website at http://unidosporpuertorico.com/. Lastly, if you’re in a position to send a truckload of food, water or clothing,…
“i5k” is for Insects
…researchers see as neutral ground for collaboration, explained NAL project co-lead, Christopher Childers. The i5k Workspace@NAL works. In April 2017, more than 60 scientists from 7 countries and institutions, including…
Almond Board: Seeds for Bees
…stress. Healthier bees mean stronger hives and better pollination. Working with industry experts, PAm has established acreage, seed mixes, suppliers, and planting regimes for use in California’s almond growing areas….
Syngenta Reaches Settlement in Viptera Case
…does not apply to lawsuits filed by U.S. grain handlers Archer Daniels Midland and Cargill against Syngenta. Further, cases brought by farmers in Canada are also still pending. Syngenta says…
Tomato Crop Coming in Lighter than Expected
…Loben Sels said. To meet his costs, he’ll need an above-average yield without too much overhead, he added. “Hopefully, between inventory and monetary fluctuations, next year’s pricing will be better,”…
Farm Policy Facts Study Addresses Heritage Foundation Suggestions
…wheat, corn and cotton farmers when all costs are considered, profit less than 30 percent of the time. The study is available at www.farmpolicyfacts.org. From the National Association of Farm…
Countdown to Census: What You Need To Know
…source of uniform, comprehensive, and impartial agriculture data for every state and county in the country. Farmers and ranchers, trade associations, government, extension educators, researchers, and many others rely on…
Census of Agriculture to Start Soon
…forms in eight weeks. Producers can mail in their completed census form, or respond online. Conducted once every five years, the census of agriculture is a complete count of all…
WTO Will Investigate U.S. Complaint over China
…remove the restrictions when it joined the WTO. Some 14 countries including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, and Thailand, as well as the European Union, have joined the dispute. From the…
U.S. Yet to Propose NAFTA Dairy Fix
The United States has yet to propose changes to the dairy issue between the U.S. and Canada as part of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiation. And, Canada’s…
Froman Says NAFTA Withdraw a Very Real Prospect
…and NAFTA and the Korea agreement appear to be at the top of his list.” His comments came as negotiators from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico are holding round three…
2017 California Prune Harvest Returns to Typical Levels
…among California prune growers. “California prunes consistently represent the world’s finest quality fruit,” said Donn Zea, Executive Director, California Dried Plum Board. “This year, the industry is returning to a…
The Western View: Weather, Rain or Drought Ahead
It’s finally fall. This year, summer held on to the last possible second, giving us the treat of one of the hottest summers ever. Here in the Fresno, California area,…