…demand for American agricultural products and expanded agricultural exports as a result of the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement will support stronger commodity prices and increase farm income. Increased exports will support…
California Ag Leads the Nation in Funding for Specialty Crops
…of young and beginning farmers in agronomic, economic, and environmental stewardship skills; developing and implementing beneficial management practices that improve farm viability, the agricultural economy, and the environment; and developing…
Ag Sec. Vilsack Talks TPP
…playing field in trade for American farmers. U.S. exports of agricultural products to TPP countries totaled $63 billion in 2014, 42 percent of total U.S. agricultural exports. Thanks to this…
USDA Awards $113 Million to Support Specialty Crop Production, Grow Opportunities for Rural Communities
…crops,” through research, agricultural extension activities, and programs to increase demand and address the needs of America’s specialty crop industry. Today’s announcement is part of a USDA-wide effort supporting President…
NCBA Applauds Conclusion of Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has learned that the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations have successfully concluded today in Atlanta. NCBA President and Chugwater, Wyo., cattleman, Philip Ellis said this agreement will…
NPPC Confident TPP Deal Good For U.S. Pork
…Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam, which account for nearly 40 percent of global GDP. “NPPC played an active role throughout the five-plus years of negotiations,” said association President…
“Congress Will Thoroughly Review TPP” – McCarthy
…up to the high standards of a 21st century trade agreement that safeguards and promotes innovation, expands access for agricultural producers, and ensures that U.S. standards and protections are upheld.”…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Regarding the Agreement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
…grains, oilseeds, cotton and processed products. “Increased demand for American agricultural products and expanded agricultural exports as a result of this agreement will support stronger commodity prices and increase farm…
Statement by the President on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
…a range of barriers they face abroad, including ensuring that foreign regulations and agricultural inspections are based on science, eliminating agricultural export subsidies, and minimizing unpredictable export bans. • U.S….
UC Berkeley to Lead Study of Crop Drought Tolerance
…the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. “Historically, the genetic manipulation of crops, which has been critical to increasing agricultural productivity, has concentrated on altering the plant’s genetic sequence, encoded in its…
California Food Banks – Farm to Family Program
…Sigler, Executive Director of the California Association of Food Banks to get details on the program. Sue Sigler, CAFB, on the Farm to Family program From the California Association of…
Food and Agriculture Board to Discuss Land Subsidence, Groundwater Management
…secretary on agricultural issues and consumer needs. The state board conducts forums that bring together local, state and federal government officials, agricultural representatives and citizens to discuss current issues of…
2015 Water Year Hottest and Driest on Record – From the California Department of Water Resources
…the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s Central Valley Project again had record low deliveries of zero project water to its north-of-Delta and south-of-Delta agricultural contractors and to agricultural contractors in its…
Meat Price Reporting Bill Sent To President
…processors to report detailed price and sales data. The law requires packers to submit to USDA regional and national data on a daily and weekly basis for hogs and similar…