…worth of tomatoes that are imported from Mexico annually,” Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said in a statement. “This draft agreement meets the needs of both sides and avoids the need…
Perdue on New Draft Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico
Washington, D.C. (USDA) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement after U.S. Department of Commerce announced a new Draft Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico:…
Overall Impact of USMCA and the Need for Ratification
…the USMCA matters to all of the food and agriculture industry as it will build momentum for progress hopefully in other trade discussions,” said Vilsack. The agreement was ratified by…
U.S. Department of Commerce Announces a New Draft Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico
…producers. After intensive discussions with all parties, we initialed a new draft suspension agreement with the Mexican growers late last night. This draft agreement meets the needs of both sides…
Nearly Half of California Dairies Enrolled in Dairy Margin Coverage Program
…as enrollment information is available at FSA’s DMC webpage. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those…
DPR/CDFA Announce Team for Chlorpyrifos Alternatives
Sacramento (DPR) – The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) and California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announced the members of a new, cross-sector working group created to identify,…
Perdue Statement on Meeting with Guatemalan Ministers
Washington, D.C. (USDA) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue met with a host of Ministers from Guatemala to discuss implementation of the recently signed agreement between the United States…
FMCSA Publishes Hours of Service Proposal
…the sleeper berth. Neither period would count against the driver’s 14‑hour driving window. The Agency proposes to allow one off-duty break of at least 30 minutes, but not more than…
Farmers Prevented from Planting Crops on More than 19 Million Acres
WASHINGTON, (USDA/FSA) – Agricultural producers reported they were not able to plant crops on more than 19.4 million acres in 2019, according to a new report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture…
Gene Editing in Organic Production?
A recent House Agriculture Subcommittee meeting appears to have shed light on the possibility of allowing gene editing in organic production. USDA Marketing and Regulatory Programs Under Secretary Greg Ibach…
Importance of USMCA for American Dairy Producers
Lawmakers recently heard from several agricultural industry members about the reasons that the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) needs to be ratified quickly. President and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council,…
Secretary Perdue Statement on U.S. and E.U. Beef Agreement
WASHINGTON, D.C. (USDA) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement after an agreement was signed between the United States and the European Union regarding beef trade…
Secretary Perdue on Labor Agreement with Guatemala
Washington, D.C. (USDA) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue applauded the Department of Labor and Guatemala on the signing of an agreement to improve H-2A visa program operations. Secretary…
DPR Update on Chlorpyrifos, Glyphosate, Sulfoxaflor
Deputy Secretary for Agriculture at CalEPA and Acting Director of the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR), Val Dolcini provided an update on some important materials for California farmers and ranchers. …