…Summit, indicating a strong interest in understanding biologicals and how to use them. Dave Puglia, President and CEO of Western Growers said that the agriculture industry is attempting to expedite…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 07-05-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, western states’ payroll costs are outpacing increases in farm sales, and funding opportunities…
Governor Signs Private Attorneys General Act Reform
…have prevented workers from receiving much of that total. Organizations that represent employers have been working tirelessly for several years to bring reforms to PAGA. COURTESY: Western Growers “This will…
PAGA Reform Agreement Reached
…small family farms and the movement of agricultural production away from California,” Western Growers Association President & CEO, Dave Puglia said in a press release. “We applaud Governor Newsom for…
Importance of a Pollinator Garden
…wellbeing of pollinator populations. Pollinator species, such as bees, other insects, birds and bats play a critical role in producing more than 100 crops grown in the United States. Sponsored…
Amicus Briefs Filed Supporting Fight Against Card Check Law
Multiple industry groups have filed amicus briefs in support of a lawsuit that seeks to stop the implementation of California’s card check law. The Western Growers Association and ten other…
Mexico’s Leadership Change Could Bring Trade Changes
By frizio/DepositPhotos image Mexico’s election last week means a change in leadership for the nation and possible changes in trade with the United States. Claudia Sheinbaum won the election and…
Tribal Ag Trade Mission a First
…business-to-business meetings, trade mission delegates will take part in high-level policy discussions on important issues facing indigenous producers and agricultural communities in the United States and Canada. These engagements will…
Mexico’s New President Vows Commitment to USMCA
…the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement,” Sheinbaum said. “Her number one priority is strong relations with the United States.” But that will depend on many factors, including how Sheinbaum deals with U.S. trade…
United States and European Union Consider Bird Flu Vaccinations
Woman shopping milk in grocery store By Sergey Ryzhov/Shutterstock image The United States and European Union are taking steps to acquire or manufacture H5N1 bird flu vaccines. Reports say the…
‘Slow and Steady Price Increases’ in Global Dairy Report
…impacting fluid milk production in the United States is the avian influenza outbreak. Fuess noted that currently, the market has seen only minimal impacts from the pathogenic disease. “It’s certainly…
Upcoming Application Deadline for Vietnam Trade Mission
…those business-to-business meetings,” she said. “I think we will see a really great delegation from the United States, from the food and AG sector. And we’re excited and working hard…
Applications for Trade Mission to Vietnam Being Accepted Through June 4
…Foreign Agricultural Affairs, Alexis Taylor said the region has significant potential for U.S. exporters. “In 2023, the United States exported $3.1 billion of agricultural products to Vietnam, maintaining a sizable…
USDA Seeking Producer Feedback for June Survey Reports
…livestock inventory. “When producers respond to these surveys, they provide essential information that helps determine the expected acreage and supply of major commodities in the United States for the 2024…