…says China has now surpassed the United States and is the largest non-continental trading partner for 54 percent of South America. The lawmakers say the recent increase of engagement in…
USTR Tai Meets with Chinese Counterpart
…Vice Premier Friday, to discuss the U.S.-China trade relationship. During their exchange, the duo recognized the importance of the bilateral trade relationship and its impact not only on the United…
VofV: Tackling Food Waste – Tech as the Watchdog of Quality Control
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
Armed to Farm California Virtual Workshop Series Begins October 12
…available to assist farmers to improve their soils. The Armed to Farm California Virtual Workshop Series is open to veterans and active-duty service members in the Western U.S. The virtual…
FARM Act Seeks oversite on Foreign Ag Farmland Investments
…in the United States. Texas Republican Representative Ronny Jackson and Texas Democrat Filemon Vela introduced the legislation in the House. Senator Tommy Tuberville, an Alabama Republican, introduced companion legislation in…
VofV: Building Autonomous Farm Tractors…and Totally Winning
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American Bumblebees Could be Listed as Endangered
…of neonicotinoid insecticides, reduces survival and harms reproduction as well as bumblebee immune systems. American bumblebees were first described before the United States won its independence and are known by…
Applications Now Open to Compete in AgSharks Pitch Competition
Western Growers (WG) and S2G Ventures are now accepting applications for the 2021 AgSharks Competition. The fourth-annual AgSharks Competition will provide agtech startups access to produce leaders and funding to…
American Beef Labeling Act to Reinstate Country of Origin Labeling
…this country allows imported beef that is neither born nor raised in the United States, but simply finished here, to be labeled as a product of the USA. This process…
VofV: Rise of the City Bee -Building Urban Bee Farms
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USDA Takes Steps to Build More Sustainable, Resilient and Inclusive Food Systems
The Department of Agriculture highlighted investments to end hunger and malnutrition at the United Nations Food Systems Summit this week. Speaking of the total $10 billion of investments, Agriculture Secretary…
DeLauro introduces Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act
…and youth organizations while prioritizing socially disadvantaged farmers and entities and regional food inequities. The United Fresh Produce Association welcomed the legislation. United Fresh President and CEO Tom Stenzel states,…
Governor’s Veto of AB 616 ‘Protects the Sanctity of the Secret Ballot’
…the California Fresh Fruit Association. The United Farm Workers (UFW) expressed disappointment in Governor Newsom’s decision. UFW had been organizing a 260-mile March to the Capitol in support of AB…
USTR Tai Meets with United Kingdom on Trade
United States Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai met virtually with United Kingdom Secretary of State for International Trade Anne-Marie Trevelyan. Ambassador Tai emphasized her commitment to deepening bilateral trade and…