…Bernardino counties are available online at:www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/pe/InteriorExclusion/hlb_quarantine.html. Please check this link for future quarantine expansions in these counties, should they occur. Quarantines are already in place for HLB in portions of…
U.S. and Mexican Dairy Industries Make United Call
…in contrast to Mexico’s open trade approach, Canada has retained sky-high dairy tariffs and implemented policies that hinder free trade between North American neighbors. Canada’s new Class 6/7 pricing policy…
NAFTA Nations Sign Non-Disclosure Agreement
The U.S., Canada, and Mexico signed non-disclosure agreements before negotiations of the North American Free Trade Agreement got underway. Officials from Mexico last week confirmed the non-disclosure agreements to Reuters,…
The Western View: Farmbot
…plants that are growing in the wrong places. You can order your farmbot off their website at www.farmbot.io <http://www.farmbot.io/>. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West….
Starting a Hydroponic Garden or Farm
…Water Culture and the Wick System. Next, you’ll need a light source. It is recommended that you buy a starter kit that will include all of the necessary components. Look…
Swine Disease Monitoring System in Development
Farm Journal’s Pork Network Dot Com reports the Swine Health Information Center has funded a nearly real-time monitoring system for swine disease across the globe. The system will include the…
McDonald’s Announces Global Antibiotic Phase Out
…consistent with McDonald’s long standing commitment to animal health and welfare.” The company says it looks forward to engaging farmers and veterinarians in the responsible use of antibiotics is key…
IBM Announces New Food Traceability Program
A crate of oranges being scanned as part of a food safety blockchain. Courtesy of IBM A group of companies in the global food chain announced a partnership with IBM…
AFBF, AFBIS, Others, Propose Dairy Revenue Protection Insurance Concept
…fall. Insurance Dairy farmers can learn more about the proposal and provide their comments at www.farmbureausellscropinsurance.com. Provided by the American Farm Bureau Federation with AFBF Market Intelligence Director John Newton…
NIFA Invests $35 Million in Specialty Crop Research
…They foster a competitive U.S. industry that offers abundant, nutritious, safe, and affordable food sources.” Specialty crops are defined as fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and horticulture and…
NFU Hires Steckel to Make Push for Biofuels
…will continue its avid support of the RFS and pursue innovative policy solutions that expand renewable energy demand, development, and infrastructure.” The effort follows a special order of business that…
Trump NAFTA Comments Worrisome to Agriculture
…of dollars of agricultural exports in jeopardy. However, Reuters says Mexico and Canada dismissed Trump’s threat, describing it as a negotiating tactic designed to gain an advantage during the negotiation…
USDA Seeks Public Input on Updates to Animal Welfare Act Licensing Requirements
…welcome comments from the public as APHIS considers changes to the licensing requirements to help us fulfill this important responsibility.” Each year, USDA issues nearly 6,000 licenses to people who…
Groups See Pruitt NCBA Video Biased Against WOTUS
…and to urge cattle producers to submit official comments on the issue. The EPA’s deadline for comments is Monday, Aug. 28. You can submit comments through NCBA’s website here: http://www.beefusa.org/newsreleases1…….























