…long-term prosperity and global preeminence of U.S. agriculture. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural sciences, visit https://www.nifa.usda.gov/Impacts, sign up for email updates, or follow us on Twitter @USDA_NIFA,…
Pressure Mounting in Mexico for NAFTA Round Seven
…is willing to compromise in spite of the disagreement over the border wall, the goal of finishing the talks at all, let alone by the end of March, feels like…
NRCS Invites Proposals for 2018 Conservation Innovation Grants
…NRCS California is prioritizing proposals that improve the “technical toolbox” to address the following on-farm resource concerns: soil and water quality, wildlife habitat, water conservation, forest health, air quality, waste…
McKinney Predicts Trade Deal With Japan
…bilateral trade deals will depend, in part, on how the U.S., Canada, and Mexico wrap up the NAFTA negotiations. “I hope we don’t have to wait until NAFTA is done…
Governors Lobby for NAFTA Conclusion
…trade and investment with Canada, which amounts to nearly one in every 20 jobs in his state. Because U.S. midterm elections aren’t far off, the Trump Administration has toned down…
Changes Made to H-2C Immigration Bill
…the House floor for a vote. Many Republicans, as well as Secretary Perdue, support the bill. Last month, Perdue expressed concern that if Goodlatte’s bill wasn’t part of a broader…
USDA Seeks Ideas to Help SNAP Participants Become Independent
…Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, the National School Lunch Program, and the Summer Food Service Program which together comprise America’s nutrition safety net. For more information, visit www.fns.usda.gov….
The Western View: Feile Parkfield
…of the festival will be on Irish traditional and American old time music and their close relationship, explored through live collaborations. It will also feature storytelling, poetry, workshops, horseback rides,…
Canadian Ag Minister Promoting Ag Trade in California
Canada’s top agriculture official is promoting trade between the U.S. and Canada in California this week. Hon. Lawrence MacAulay Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada says Minister of Agriculture…
UCCE to be a Leader in Climate Change Awareness and Education
…change facts. “… scientists are naturally risk-averse when it comes to public dialogue,” Myhre wrote in an essay on Guardian.com. “The verbal, argumentative skills common to professions in law, politics,…
The Western View: Nutria Invasion
…America. colonies have become established and wreaked havoc in Louisiana, the Chesapeake bay, and the Pacific Northwest. Since March 30, 2017, more than 20 nutria, including males, pregnant females and…
Syngenta Acquires Satellite Imagery Innovator
…below), Syngenta says FarmShots was developed to help farmers, agronomists and retailers quickly and accurately spot field issues caused by planter skips, emergence, insect feeding, poor plant nutrition, crop diseases,…
Secretary Perdue Confirmed as 2018 Commodity Classic Keynote Speaker
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue will speak at the upcoming Commodity Classic in Anaheim, California. Held February 27th to March first, Perdue will be the keynote speaker for Wednesday morning’s general…
Canada: Trade Problems Expected with the U.S. Even if NAFTA is Signed
…bureaucrat in Canada’s Trade Ministry, noted recent U.S. moves to impose duties on Canadian softwood lumber, commercial airliners and some paper products, as examples. All were prompted by complaints from…