Western Growers has endorsed a water bond initiative likely to appear on the November 2018 California ballot. The measure would invest $8.877 billion in water infrastructure and programs throughout the…
Administrative Changes Made to the Livestock Indemnity Program
Agricultural producers who have lost livestock to disease, resulting from a weather disaster, have an additional way to become eligible for a key U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) disaster assistance…
Farmers and Ranchers: Time Running Out to Complete the 2017 Census of Agriculture
NASS conducting phone and in-person follow-up The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is reminding farmers and ranchers that the window is closing on the opportunity…
Rabobank: Challenges Ahead for U.S. Global Pork Trade
…successfully renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement, as 40 percent of all U.S. pork exports go to Mexico and Canada. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
CA Judge Says Glyphosate Can Be Listed Under Prop 65
…carcinogenic.” California subsequently issued the notice of intent to list glyphosate as a Proposition 65 chemical based on the IARC finding. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Treasury Secretary Optimistic on Settling Trade Dispute
…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 holidays on 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…
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…
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 amendment also simplifies 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…