Several agricultural industry groups are issuing their support for Representative Jim Costa to take over as Chair of the House Agriculture Committee. The position became available after Representative Collin Peterson…
Biologicals On Conference Agendas Prove Interest
…is exciting to see biological categories being included in agricultural conferences and it points to the fact that producers are wanting to know more about the category. Dr. Brown and…
Shipping Container Shortages Causing Problems for Ag Exporters
…due to COVID-19. The demand for containers particularly in China and Southeast Asia is making it difficult for American agricultural producers to get their products exported. “It’s something we see…
USTR Calls for Trade Investigation for Imported Produce
…of strawberries and bell peppers. A coalition of Florida agricultural groups had raised concern about the impact that imports were having on the domestic market. More than 300 written statements…
Biden Transition Team Performing Agency Reviews of USDA and EPA
…and the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation. A majority of the 17-member USDA review team previously worked for the department under the Obama administration. Many of the team members have more…
Week in Review: Prop 15 Defeated, Neonicotinoid Mitigations Moving Forward
Two weeks after the election, results show that Prop 15 has officially been defeated by a margin of more than 550,000 votes. Leadership positions in Congressional agricultural committees will undergo…
EU Moves Forward with Increased Tariffs on American Goods
…The tariffs will be implemented on a variety of agricultural and industrial goods. A decision issued by the World Trade Organization back in October allows the EU to move forward…
USDA-NASS Report Affirms Continued Growth of Organic Sector
A report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service has confirmed the findings of other recent reports highlighting the value of the organic sector. The results of…
The Western View: Hang in There, 2020 is Almost Over
…is a retired scientist who also ran a newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The…
Nearly 60 Conservation Practice Standards Revised by USDA
…variety of issues. The updated practices are meant to align with the goals of the USDA Agriculture Innovation Agenda. USDA is working to reduce the agricultural industry’s environmental footprint by…
Almond Update: Global Trade Representative Headlines Session at Conference
…someone on the trade environment’s frontlines at the annual Almond Conference. Almond Board of California’s Vice President of Global Technical & Regulatory Affairs Julie Adams said Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Agricultural…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Biological Delivering Targeted Ant Bait Sustainably
…excretions that many agricultural pests produce. Ant control is fairly limited for growers. Chlorpyrifos is slowly going away as a tool and doesn’t kill the colony queen. Current ant baits…
Proposition 15 Defeated: ‘Farmers Can Breathe A Little Easier’
…of industry groups rallied in opposition to the proposition and were ultimately successful in their efforts. The measure threatened voter-approved tax protections for commercial and agricultural properties enacted under Proposition…
Researchers Continue Work to Address Rice Weeds in California
…approach is taken. It is also advised to consult with local Agricultural Commissioners in regard to buffer zones and aerial restrictions. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News…