…trade cannot help boost growth and may even constitute a drag on the recovery,” said WTO Director-General Roberto Azevêdo. “Although trade does cause some economic dislocation in certain communities, its…
Agri View: Agricultural Equipment Sales
…world of agriculture give little thought in the industry that keeps farmers going. Talking about the people who build the tractors, combines and other implements. In case you care, it…
Conaway Statement on GAO Food Aid Report
…transfers, food vouchers, and locally or regionally procured (LRP) food—rather than U.S.-grown commodities—to those in need across the globe. House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway released the following statement…
The California Kitchen: Roasted Chicken with Lemon Beurre Blanc
…directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on…
NFU Urging Trump to Keep U.S. in Paris Climate Agreement
…in which rural communities can achieve greenhouse gas emission reductions pursuant to the U.S. Paris commitments will also make farming and ranching operations and rural communities more resilient to the…
Tom Nassif Wins Agriculturalist of the Year Award
…focus on the need for a reliable and legal workforce for agriculture, establishing a new specialty crop title in the Farm Bill, driving the creation of a new food safety…
U.S. EPA Requires Ag Companies to Better Manage Pesticides in California’s Central Valley
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced separate settlements with two companies over the improper storage and labeling of agricultural pesticides. J.R. Simplot Company, one of the largest privately-held agribusiness companies…
$21.8 Million to Combat Citrus Disease
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced $21.8 million in available funding to combat and manage citrus greening disease, also known as Huanglongbing…
100 Percent Water Allocation for CVP
…will limit the overall amount of water to be carried over to the 2018 contract year to 150,000 acre-feet. Reclamation will continue to work with contractors regarding a strategy for…
Funding to Support Disaster Preparedness
…made through NIFA’s Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program (SLSNCGP). “There has been an increase in the number and severity of disasters, from tornadoes to acts of terrorism,” said NIFA…
Funding to Foster a Diverse Agricultural Science Workforce
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced $400,000 in available funding to support more women and minority representation in the agricultural science workforce….
USDA Announces $150.2 Million in Funding through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative
…initiative, which supports data-enabled solutions for addressing complex problems facing contemporary agriculture. This year’s AFRI Foundational RFA also seeks applications to develop a U.S. animal vaccinology research network to help…
Egg-Citing News – Food Prices Down for Easter
…down $3.25 or about 6 percent compared to a year ago. Of the 16 items surveyed, 11 decreased, four increased and one remained the same in average price. Egg prices…
Valencia Oranges Increase, Non-Valencia Decrease in Citrus Forecast
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