…officials, saying “we’re cautiously optimistic.” The Treasury Secretary says he may soon travel to Beijing for further talks with Chinese officials. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Mexico/European Union Reach Trade Deal
…says Juncker. The deal marks a move by Mexico to lessen its reliance on the U.S. as its main trading partner. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Comprehensive New NAFTA Coming Soon
…December 13. Mexico’s own legislative session ends on August 31 and any renegotiated deal would have to be passed before then. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Turning Integrated Pest Management Ideas Into Action
…more effective, safer for families and farmworkers, and kinder to the environment in the long run. And yet, pesticides are still widely used in agricultural, horticultural and structural systems. “We…
Updated Water Allocations Double, Still Below Half for Southern CVP Agriculture
The United States Bureau of Reclamation recently announced updated water allocations for Central Valley Project (CVP) contractors, doubling the amount that was initially expected. Agricultural water service contractors south of…
Record Attendance at Post-Harvest Pest Control Conference
…hosted by the Citrus Research Board (CRB) and provides highly technical information to industry personnel and service company representatives. “This meeting has been going on for 39 years,” said Director…
Rural Mainstreet Index Hurt by Trade Concerns
…unresolved concerns about trade matters. Over three-quarters of rural bankers (76.2%) say export markets are very important to their local economy. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Russia Approves Bayer Acquisition of Monsanto
…year. Bayer got conditional approval from the European Commission in March and still awaits approval from the U.S. Department of Justice. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Dicamba Legal Battle Continues in Arkansas
…want to use it. The Arkansas State Plant Board made it illegal to use dicamba between April 15 and October 31. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Wildfire Aid Amendment Included in Farm Bill Proposal
…the program administration for Farm Service Agency employees. There aren’t any guarantees the amendment stays in the finished 2018 Farm Bill. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Peterson: Pelosi Didn’t Direct Farm Bill, but Ryan May Have
…leaves Congress. Peterson says, “The Speaker put this in the bill because he couldn’t get anything else done with welfare reform.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Baldwin, Ernst, Introduce Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network Bill
…says “we must do more” to ensure farmers and ranchers “have access to the mental health resources and supports they need.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Japan-EU Trade Agreement Threatens U.S. Pork Exports to Japan
…and USDA says agricultural exporters from the United States will face challenges as the EU gains preferential tariffs under the agreement. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump: Not Interested in Re-joining TPP
…back” against China. As for trade with Japan, Trump said he would prefer “a bilateral deal, a deal directly with Japan.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….