…the job and approve the USMCA quickly. “USMCA’s predecessor, NAFTA, has boosted agricultural exports to Mexico and Canada dramatically – we’ve gone from $8.9 billion to $39 billion in the…
Participation Encouraged for the 2019 Labor Survey
…agricultural immigration program. Immigration policies appear to be one of the main issues affecting labor availability in agriculture. The agricultural industry as a whole, particularly in California, has been calling…
ARS Microscopy Research Helps Unravel the Workings of a Major Honey Bee Pest
…mites damage honey bees. Courtesy USDA/ARS Research by scientists at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and the University of Maryland released today sheds new light — and reverses decades of…
WTO Sides with the U.S. on Chinese Agriculture Subsidies
…parties last month and a general public announcement is expected by March. Domestic agricultural support in China is primarily provided by price support and government procurement. The Chinese government buys…
Western View: Can’t Farm Enough? Here’s your App
…Len Wilcox 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…
Sustainability Concerns More Than Just the Environment
The concept of sustainability in agricultural production goes beyond strictly environmental concerns. While sustainable ag practices often result in better overall conditions for the surrounding environment, those practices also help…
Groups Urge Administration To Lift Metals Tariffs
…Secretary Wilbur Ross and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, the business and agricultural organizations urged the administration to lift the metals tariffs so that Canada and Mexico will rescind their…
Disaster Recovery Bill on Hold Until Government Shutdown Is Resolved
…agricultural disaster package will ultimately be approved, there are still immediate challenges to overcome. “Unfortunately, that bill is not likely to advance in the Senate because it’s going to be…
EU Won’t Include Agriculture In Trade Talks With U.S.
…is one of the most protected markets in the world for a lot of agricultural products, including pork. We are pleased that the Trump administration has been resolute in its…
Small Farms Negatively Impacted by Agricultural Water Use Misconceptions
Water continues to be an emotional topic in California, with those outside of the agricultural industry often misunderstanding how farmers and ranchers are using water. Even those who outwardly want…
California Lawmakers Introduce New Immigration Legislation for Ag Workers
Three Democratic lawmakers from California have just presented new immigration legislation that would create an opportunity for undocumented agricultural workers to apply for legal status. Senator Dianne Feinstein, Congressman Jimmy…
Longest Recorded Government Shutdown Impacting Key Ag Programs
…the agricultural industry. A total of 25 percent of federal government funding is impacted by the shutdown, including several functions of US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Environmental Protection Agency…
FSA Offices Reopen for Three Days While Government Shutdown Continues
…form that he will sign, we are doing our best to minimize the impact of the partial federal funding lapse on America’s agricultural producers,” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue…
How Ag is Affected by Governor Newsom’s Budget
…$21.4 billion-dollar surplus, the largest projected surplus since at least 2000, the budget contains some significant investments in agricultural programs. The budget calls for nearly $566 million in funding for…