…approach that helps to guide actions needed to transform and reorient agricultural systems to tackle three main objectives. Those are sustainably increasing agricultural productivity and incomes, adapting and building resilience…
Deere, UAW, Reach Tentative Agreement
Deere & Co and United Auto Workers International reached a tentative new contract. The agreement could lead to the end of a worker strike. The deal was announced over the…
Tariff Agreement with EU Reopens Doors for US Agriculture Exports
…Duvall called the agreement welcome news, adding, “farmers were swept up in the turmoil as the EU clamped down on U.S. agricultural exports like orange juice, butter, cheese, pork, nuts…
New Study Reveals the Dangers of Tree Felling
…fatal injury rate for loggers is more than 30 times the rate for all U-S workers. Tree-care workers also encounter hazards at rates much higher than the average employee. The…
VofV: Hands-Free is the Only Way to Be
…ag specialists that support them to capture fast, accurate in-field insights on-the-go. Unlike Siri, Alexa or Google Voice Assistant, AgVoice specializes in agricultural terminology, ensuring that all ag documents (like…
Ag Groups and Lawmakers Concerned by New Operating Plan for Water Projects
…in California.” The coalition is comprised of groups including California Citrus Mutual, Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA), California Fresh Fruit Association, and the Agricultural Council of California. Several lawmakers including…
House Ag Committee Hearing on Supply Chain Disruptions
…the wide-ranging supply disruptions in the U.S. food and agricultural sectors. The American Soybean Association (ASA) led the effort for members of the Ag CEO Council to highlight agricultural supply…
Build Back Better Framework Announced by President Joe Biden
President Joe Biden recently announced the Build Back Better framework for the budget reconciliation bill. The $1.75 trillion plan includes provisions for significant climate investments, particularly in the agricultural sector….
U.S.-Mexico Ag Officials Establish Working Group
…provincial agricultural officials of Canada, the U.S. and Mexico to work together on agricultural trade and development issues, a long-standing commitment to trade by the three countries. The National Association…
Week in Review: Record-Setting Port Traffic and Pesticide Residues Remain Low
…will soon have an opportunity to vote on whether to continue their federal marketing order. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines directly in your inbox….
Despite Objections, State Water Board Votes to Increase Fees
The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) recently voted to further increase fees related to water quality and water rights. President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA),…
Working Group Highlights Ag Supply Chain Challenges and Solutions
The Agricultural Transportation Working Group (ATWG) has detailed the challenges facing the ag supply chain and provided recommendations for addressing the issues. In a letter sent to Transportation Secretary Pete…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-29-21
…alfalfa, information on the role that biostimulants play in IPM strategies, and a report on the upcoming Agricultural Outlook Forum. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
Support Grows for Sustainable Productivity Growth Coalition
…through productivity growth that optimizes agricultural sustainability across social, economic, and environmental dimensions. Vilsack says, “We initiated this because it’s clear that increasing agricultural productivity is essential to meet the…