…U.S. ag trade in other parts of Asia. As Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue recently stated, now would be a good time to take a fresh look at the Trans-Pacific Partnership,…
Trump China Trade War Troubling Talks with Japan
…administration to quickly end the trade war with Japan, and in attempt to avoid a bilateral agreement, Japan is urging the U.S. to consider rejoining the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Source: National…
Farm Bureau Details Trade, Tariff Impacts on Agriculture
…Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, previously known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership. The statement is posted here. AFBF trade statement to the Senate Agriculture Committee (.pdf) Source: American Farm Bureau Federation…
Senators Grill Administration Officials at Trade Hearing
…says. Republicans asked about the possibility of rejoining the 11-member Trans-Pacific Partnership. Doud responded by saying the president is correct to prefer a bilateral approach. Thune responded with, “We’ve heard…
California Navel Oranges Forecast to Rebound in 2018-19
The initial 2018-19 Navel orange forecast is 80.0 million cartons, up 11 percent from the previous year, according to a survey conducted by USDA NASS Pacific Regional Office. Of the…
Celebrating National Peanut Day
…of niacin, folate, fiber, vitamin E, magnesium and phosphorus. Peanuts are naturally free of trans-fats and sodium, and contain about 25% protein. Peanuts are known by many other local names…
The Western View: El Niño Winter Ahead?
…the temperature of the Pacific Ocean off the coast of south America. El Niño, and its counterpart, La Niña, are opposite phases of a pattern of change in the temperature…
Indonesia and Australia Commit to Trade Agreement
Indonesia and Australia last week concluded negotiations on the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. The partnership deepens the trade ties between the countries, benefiting a multitude of industries, including agriculture….
USDA Partners with HHS to Support Rural Communities Combating Opioid Misuse
…activities to rural America more efficiently. CES is a federal, state and local partnership. It operates out of the nation’s land-grant universities, empowering communities of all sizes to address challenges…
Dairy Trade a Sticking Point in NAFTA Negotiations with Canada
…During the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations, Canada was willing to agree to more access into the market to facilitate better dairy trade. While it would put some strain on the Canadian…
The only thing a $15.00 an hour wage has done is made everything in automation that more affordable.
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2018 CA Agricultural Leadership Class Selected
…Stevinson Water District, Los Banos Melissa Macfarlane, Driscoll’s Nursery, Red Bluff Adam Martinez, Driscoll’s, Watsonville Daryn Miller, Monterey Pacific Inc., Templeton Sara Neagu-Reed, California Farm Bureau Federation, Sacramento Laura Pires,…
Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge Offers Startup Funds for Entrepreneurs
The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, today opened online applications for its 2019 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. Entrepreneurs will compete for $145,000 in startup funds….
Tree Mortality Work Paying Off During Fires
California’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has been helping landowners who are overwhelmed by tree mortality. Their small Mariposa partnership office was recognized in 2017 for their massive workload on the…