…in response to U.S. action under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. That tariff is on top of the 25 percent punitive duty levied by China in early…
EPA Seeking “New Tone”
The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking a “new tone” with a change in leadership. Andrew Wheeler, who now serves as the acting administrator of the EPA, is aiming for a…
The Answer to Reforming Immigration Remains Elusive
…housing required by the federal H-2A temporary farmworker program. While the AG Act contained certain provisions that were opposed, the required use of the E-Verify system actually received varying degrees…
Grocers Seek Tighter Rules on Labeling GMO Ingredients
…build trust in brands, industry and government institutions,” GMA stated in its written comments on the proposed rule. The comment period for the USDA’s rule recently concluded, receiving over 11,000…
Citrus Growers Educational Seminar Series Concludes with Packed House in Exeter
…tactics for managing Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and Huanglongbing (HLB). Grafton-Cardwell also talked about the details related to the Section 18 of Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act allowing for…
Senate Approves Pesticide Registration Improvement Act
Senate Ag Committee Chair Pat Roberts and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow announced that the Senate has unanimously approved the reauthorization of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act. “The U.S. Senate just…
Trump Administration Drafting Bill to Pull U.S. Out of WTO?
…to a draft copy obtained by AXIOS. The draft bill is known as the United States Fair and Reciprocal Tariff Act, which would essentially allow President Trump to unilaterally raise…
Source of Lettuce Linked to E. Coli Outbreak Identified
…have produce from several different growers who have contributed to a single product. “We don’t believe we are seeing more outbreaks. In fact, we believe food is safer than perhaps…
NCBA Responds to Canada Tariff Hikes on U.S. Beef Imports
…he says Canada has finally followed through on actions it’s been threatening for months. “Canada has followed through on a threat to slap a tariff on $170 million worth of…
How to Grow a Peach Tree at Home
…which means it’ll be producing fruit a little sooner. It’s best to buy trees when they are dormant and plant them out in early spring. Active trees are less likely…
USDA Assisting Cotton Growers with Safety Net Changes
…acres, given the addition of seed cotton as a covered commodity in the programs. The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 amended the 2014 Farm Bill, adding seed cotton as a…
CFBF: Farm Bill and Immigration Bill Bring Benefits for California
…“AG Act” that had been introduced by Congressman Bob Goodlatte of Virginia was defeated earlier in the day by a vote of 193-231. “There’s really a lot in here for…
US Fostering Trade Relationship with Japan Amidst Other Ongoing Trade Disputes
Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, Ted McKinney led a trip last week to help foster a better trade relationship with Japan. The trade mission was…
Groups Respond to House Passage of 2018 Farm Bill
…Producers Council House Approves 2018 Farm Bill, With FMD Language The National Pork Producers Council praised passage by the House of the “Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018,” which includes…