…and would replace the program that many in agriculture use to find labor. A Packer Dot Com article says Goodlatte, Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, told the United Fresh…
Is NAFTA Renegotiation Slowing Other Trade Deals?
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California Receives Funding to Boost Small Business Exports
…in foreign markets, – including China, Europe, Southeast Asia, and Mexico, – and encourage exports of information technologies, food and agricultural products, consumer goods and medical equipment. “Small businesses can…
Entomologist Frank Zalom Delivers 2017 ARS B. Y. Morrison Memorial Lecture at ASHS Conference
…common goal of industrywide improvements in pest and pesticide management for individual crops such as almonds, tomatoes, strawberries, grapes, and olives. IPM benefits most from a transdisciplinary approach to developing…
USDA Trade Mission to Expand Export Opportunities for U.S. Agriculture in Brazil
…Grove Heights, Minn. 6. Commercial Creamery Co., Spokane, Wash. 7. Dayou USA Trade Co., Inc., Sandown, N.H. 8. E Energy Adams, LLC, Adams, Neb. 9. Green Plains, Inc., Omaha, Neb….
Almond Board: Gala Dinner at 2017 Almond Conference
…magic, comedy and music that’s perfect for the entire audience. According to the New York Theater Guide, Adam Trent is “so amazing, it’s hard to put into words. Your eyes…
NAFTA Talks Head to Canada Next Week
…through September 27th. The meeting follows the first set of talks in Washington, D.C., and the second round of talks held in Mexico City, Mexico earlier this month. However, rounds…
2016 Sales of U.S. Certified Organic Agricultural Production Up
…percent Apples – $327 million, up 8 percent Lettuce – $277 million, up 6 percent Other top organic crops were strawberries, grapes, tomatoes, corn, potatoes, hay, spinach, and mushrooms. NASS…
California Avocados Delicate Relationship With NAFTA
…their nutritional value. “U.S. consumption, per capita, increased an average of 10 percent over the last 10, 12, 15 years,” said Melban. With an increasing demand for avocados from either…
Beef Cattle Contribute to Sustainable Food System
…to humans. The study says: “Livestock play, and will continue to play, a critical role in adding value to these residual products, a large share of which could otherwise be…
Lighthizer: NAFTA Negotiation at Warp Speed, May Not Be Successful
…also commented on China, calling the nation an “unprecedented” threat because of policies that subsidize domestic production, create national champions, force technology transfers and distort markets. From the National Association…
Western Growers Hosting AgSharks Competition Next Month
…the offer, negotiate or decline. Companies interested in participating in AgSharks at Western Growers Annual Meeting can apply online at www.wga.com. The competition is planned for October 31st. From the…
Mexico Considering Protections in NAFTA
A potential counterproposal by Mexico could limit pork leg imports from the United States under the North American Free Trade Agreement. As renegotiation efforts continue, Mexico may counter a proposal…
Young Producer’s Perspective on the Dairy Business
…Derby, Vermont. He offers this advice for his fellow young, dairy producers. Advice For Birch and countless others, Registered U.S. Holsteins offer business-building opportunities, especially when it comes to industry-leading…