…for the 2018 growing season with an eye towards ensuring that the technology is available,” and that growers use it responsibly. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Milk Processing Expansion Needed
…bear the brunt of the near-term oversupply of milk, they are increasingly looking for ways to discourage producers from expanding production. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ag Exports Groups Urge Passage of the CREAATE Act
…both programs have faced stagnant funding and eroding real dollar impact due to inflation, sequestration, administrative costs and increased global competition. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA Talks Head to Canada Next Week
…$1.5 billion. For exports to Canada, it’s estimated that the U.S. exports $4.8 billion worth of fresh and processed fruits and vegetables. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
2016 Sales of U.S. Certified Organic Agricultural Production Up
California continues to lead in certified farms, acres, sales Sales of organic agricultural production continued to increase in 2016, when U.S. farms produced and sold $7.6 billion in certified organic…
California Avocados Delicate Relationship With NAFTA
Some industry groups claim the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has hurt California growers because of unfair competition from Mexico. That is not the case for the avocado industry,…
Pecan Pies at Risk Following Hurricane Irma
…for decades and some in the state are 100 years old, but any new trees planted won’t bear a crop for about five to seven years. From the National Association…
Tyson Reevaluating Planned Facility After Locals Back Away from Incentives
…But, those plans are now in jeopardy after the county decision, which followed a town hall meeting that persuaded the local officials to oppose the project. From the National Association…
Beef Cattle Contribute to Sustainable Food System
…a critical role in adding value to these residual products, a large share of which could otherwise be an environmental burden.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Bayer Seeking EU Review of Monsanto Deal
…to facilitate “an appropriate evaluation given the size of the transaction.” Company officials say the deal remains on track to close early next year. From the National Association of Farm…
Ag Exports, Trade Surplus, See Increases
…Farm Journal’s AgWeb. The initial fiscal year 2018 forecast shows exports will reach $139 billion, slightly lower than the current level. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Lighthizer: NAFTA Negotiation at Warp Speed, May Not Be Successful
…also commented on China, calling the nation an “unprecedented” threat because of policies that subsidize domestic production, create national champions, force technology transfers and distort markets. From the National Association…
Modernizing California’s Water Supply
The pressure on California’s water supply during the recent drought was further complicated by outdated policy and antiquated infrastructure. There are multiple projects and policies in the process of getting…
Retail Meat Prices Slip Lower in August
…higher wholesale values that were present in the supply chain earlier in the summer. However, those prices have dropped since then. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….