The concept of sustainability in agricultural production goes beyond strictly environmental concerns. While sustainable ag practices often result in better overall conditions for the surrounding environment, those practices also help…
Groups Urge Administration To Lift Metals Tariffs
…Secretary Wilbur Ross and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, the business and agricultural organizations urged the administration to lift the metals tariffs so that Canada and Mexico will rescind their…
Disaster Recovery Bill on Hold Until Government Shutdown Is Resolved
…agricultural disaster package will ultimately be approved, there are still immediate challenges to overcome. “Unfortunately, that bill is not likely to advance in the Senate because it’s going to be…
EU Won’t Include Agriculture In Trade Talks With U.S.
…is one of the most protected markets in the world for a lot of agricultural products, including pork. We are pleased that the Trump administration has been resolute in its…
SV Ag Tech Summit Focusing On The Present
…Association of Pest Control Advisers. This year’s theme is ‘Tomorrow’s Technology You Can Use Today’ and the group said this year will focus on how innovation can be used now…
Weed Identification Tools and Tips
…Advisor for Merced and Madera Counties. “There are various books that are available for weed ID in the western United States. One is called Weeds of the West; the other…
Small Farms Negatively Impacted by Agricultural Water Use Misconceptions
Water continues to be an emotional topic in California, with those outside of the agricultural industry often misunderstanding how farmers and ranchers are using water. Even those who outwardly want…
California Lawmakers Introduce New Immigration Legislation for Ag Workers
Three Democratic lawmakers from California have just presented new immigration legislation that would create an opportunity for undocumented agricultural workers to apply for legal status. Senator Dianne Feinstein, Congressman Jimmy…
Longest Recorded Government Shutdown Impacting Key Ag Programs
…the agricultural industry. A total of 25 percent of federal government funding is impacted by the shutdown, including several functions of US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Environmental Protection Agency…
FSA Offices Reopen for Three Days While Government Shutdown Continues
…form that he will sign, we are doing our best to minimize the impact of the partial federal funding lapse on America’s agricultural producers,” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue…
How Ag is Affected by Governor Newsom’s Budget
…$21.4 billion-dollar surplus, the largest projected surplus since at least 2000, the budget contains some significant investments in agricultural programs. The budget calls for nearly $566 million in funding for…
The Western View: Going North? You Got Company
…iron. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit us on the web at www.citrusindustry.net. Western View: Going North? You Got Company…
Farmers Under Fire: Trial Lawyers’ Attack on Agriculture
Agriculture is in the crosshairs as class-action lawsuits seek huge monetary awards against agricultural producers, said a panel of experts at a workshop at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 100th…
Crop Year 2017 Demonstrated Growth for California Agriculture
California farmers and ranchers saw some growth for the crop year 2017, according to the California Agricultural Statistics Review that was recently released. The total value of sales improved by…