…says, “We see what happened with the health insurance fiasco, with the probability of having something pass diminished.” The United Fresh Produce Association notes there is a proposal to move…
Dairy, Ag Groups Urge President Trump to Act Immediately to Halt Canada’s Continued Disregard of Trade Obligations
…representing dairy farmers and processors from all over the United States asked governors in 25 states to urge Canadian policymakers to halt the national implementation of the milk pricing system….
Chinese Authority Approves ChemChina-Syngenta Deal
…United States last week. The $43 billion takeover of Syngenta by the state-owned Company, ChemChina, was announced in February of last year. It’s expected to close by July of this…
World Trade Expanding Amid Deep Uncertainty
The World Trade Organization says world trade is on track to expand 2.4 percent this year, although there is “deep uncertainty” about economic and policy developments in the United States….
NFU Urging Trump to Keep U.S. in Paris Climate Agreement
As President Donald Trump weighs the merits of keeping the United States in the Paris Agreement, National Farmers Union (NFU) is urging the administration to maintain U.S. commitments to global…
Tom Nassif Wins Agriculturalist of the Year Award
…support well-rounded, high academic achievers in agricultural-based fields of study. To support the State Fair Gala and Student Scholarship program, please email gala@calexpo.com. About Western Growers: Founded in 1926, Western…
U.S. EPA Requires Ag Companies to Better Manage Pesticides in California’s Central Valley
…distribution, sale and use of pesticides in the United States. Simplot agreed to pay $98,960 and, separately, Gar Tootelian will pay $32,960. “Pesticide facilities must be managed to prevent releases…
$21.8 Million to Combat Citrus Disease
…(HLB)Huanglongbing (HLB), which has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. The funding is made possible through NIFA’s Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) Citrus Disease Research and Extension Program (CDRE),…
Funding to Support Disaster Preparedness
…supports quality of life in communities across the United States by addressing disaster preparedness, response, and recovery in the context of food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences. SLSNCGP provides…
Ag Confidence Grows as Latest DTN/PF Survey Suggests Strong Future
…Midwest and Southwest showed great swings from current to future ratings: Midwestern farmers rated their current plight a 50.4, but gave the future a 153.6; Southwestern farmers scored 78.4 and…
March FAO Food Price Index Slips
A measure of global food prices retracted during March. The United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization’s Food Price Index averaged nearly 171 points in March 2017, down almost five points…
Funding to Repay Educational Loans for Veterinarians
…school loans in return for serving in areas of the United States lacking sufficient veterinary resources. Funding is made through NIFA’s Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP), authorized by the…
The Western View: Parkfield Bluegrass Festival
…for town of only 18 people. is pretty much a real busy place. Come on out! We’ll be there. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West….
Organizations Urge Appropriators to Protect Conservation Funding
…to hunt and fish.” NACD, NSAC, NWF, and TRCP stand united with the more than 220 co-signed organizations in urging Appropriators to protect critical conservation programs and technical assistance in…