…these provisions also are an important step in achieving a final resolution of the long-standing Brazil World Trade Organization case. Dodson reiterated industry concerns over inclusion of instructions to the…
Issues for Seed Industry
…issues facing the seed industry. CLICK HERE to listen to this report. CLICK HERE for lots more seed news from the recent American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) meeting in Monterey….
Seed of High Quality Important
…Seed Association Betsy Peterson explains. CLICK HERE to listen to this report. CLICK HERE for lots more seed news from the recent American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) meeting in Monterey….
AgNet West e-News: Vegetable Seed Conference; Drought and Cattle
This week’s issue of the AgNet West e-News includes reports from the American Seed Trade Association’s Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference, and a University of California advisor’s recommendations for cattle…
ASTA 2014 Vegetable Seed Conference Offers Many Critical Updates
This year’s Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference hosted by the American Seed Trade Association, (ASTA), the 53rd annual event of its kind, wrapped up in Monterey Tuesday, after a weekend…
AFBF on Obama’s State of the Union Address
…and ranchers. These farmers could lose their business deductions, yet they would not benefit from lower corporate rates if only corporate taxes are revised. “Expanded trade opportunities are vital to…
ASTA Conference: Seed Industry Comments on Farm Bill
The American Seed Trade Association’s 53rd annual Vegetable and Flower Seed Convention wrapped up today in Monterey, as major progress was made with the farm bill. Gary Cooper talks with…
ASTA Seed Conference in Monterey
The 2014 American Seed Trade Association Vegetable and Flower seed conference is underway in Monterey. AgNet West’s Gary Cooper is at the conference and has this report with brief comments…
House-Senate Negotiators Announce Bipartisan Agreement on Final Farm Bill
Bill Reforms Agricultural Policy, Reduces the Deficit, Grows the Economy WASHINGTON – House and Senate agriculture leaders today announced a bipartisan, bicameral agreement on a five-year farm bill that will…
Ag Leadership Program Seeks Applicants for Class 45
…States. More than 1,200 men and women have participated in the program and are influential leaders and active volunteers in the agriculture industry, communities and other areas. The 16-month program,…
Possible Delay for Federal Water Projects Bill
…Reform and Resources Development Act – key for ag trade – could slip past the expected January timeline. But with next week’s holiday recess and attention on the President’s State…
Dairy Association Urges Passage of Trade Priorities Act
…Congress and the Executive Branch to work together to advance trade agreements that will create jobs for American workers and growth opportunities for U.S. businesses. The bill includes several key…
Future of U.S. Trade with China
What’s ahead for U.S. trade with China? The US Grains Council has some ideas. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Commerce Calif., Company to Spend More than $68,000 for Improperly Discharging Wastewater into the L.A. County Sewer System
…from its manufacturing plant. The proposed consent agreement is subject to a 30-day comment period and final agency approval. The 30-day public comment period ends on February 12, 2014. A…