…help the Monarch butterfly population. American Seed Trade Association’s Vice President of Government Affairs, Jane DeMarchi, says a key ingredient in the mix is milkweed. Due to the efficiencies of…
TPP Agreement Formally Signed
The next step in the journey of the Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal was reached with signing of the agreement by member nations Wednesday. TPP Formally Signed Putting pen to…
HM. Clause, Limagrain, Acquire California-based Genica Research Corp.
HM.CLAUSE, via its parent company, Limagrain (through its wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary Vilmorin USA Corp.), has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Genica Research Corporation (USA). Genica is headquartered in…
Positions on Beef Promotion Operating Committee
…of State Beef Councils during the 2016 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in San Diego, Calif., last week. Elected vice chairman of the Federation was Jerry Effertz, a…
Evolution of Plant Breeding at ASTA Conference
American Seed Trade Association President and CEO Andy LaVigne talks with AgNet Media’s Sabrina Hill about the evolution of plant breeding at their 55th annual Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference…
Syngenta, ChemChina Deal Looks Imminent
…discussions between our two companies have been friendly, constructive and co-operative, and we are delighted that this collaboration has led to the agreement announced today. We will continue to work…
Agri View: Pecan Crop
…Even as Chinese demand continues to expand, US growers are working hard to introduce the pecan to new markets. “We’re really looking at trade barriers dropping in places, not just…
Farm Bureau Approves Strategic Action Plan for 2016
…with congressional approval of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement. “We will continue to work hard to protect the business of American agriculture on all fronts. This plan is an important roadmap…
Kern County Ag Community Promoting Spray Safe Effort
…who have an interest in ensuring pesticide spraying safety are holding their tenth annual SpraySafe event on February 5, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Kern County…
2016 Cattle Industry Convention Draws Strong Crowd
The 2016 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show wrapped up Sat., Jan 30, 2016, with the NCBA board of directors meeting. More than 6,700 attended this year’s convention to…
Annual ASTA Vegetable and Flower Seed Meeting Underway
…Andy LaVigne. Andy LaVigne From the ASTA website: Founded in 1883, the American Seed Trade Association is one of the oldest trade organizations in the United States. Its membership consists…
Agri View: China Relations
Everett Griner talks about agriculture trade with China in today’s Agri View. China Relations From USDA ‘Amber Waves’ website by Fred Gale U.S. Agricultural Trading Relationship With China Grows U.S….
Cattle Industry Kicks off Annual Meeting and NCBA Trade Show in San Diego
More than 6,000 cattlemen and women from across the country are gathered in San Diego, Calif., this week for the 2016 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show. The convention,…
USDA Seeks Proposals for Market-Based Wetland Protection Systems
…agreement is signed. NRCS is prioritizing funding to locations that have a significant known wetland compliance workload. These locations include the Prairie Pothole Region, California Vernal Pool Region, Nebraska Rainwater…