…five years, provides the only source of comprehensive agricultural data for every state and county in the nation. “Your information helps ensure that future decisions about U.S. agriculture represent you,…
Tariff Assistance Package to Bring Relief to Farmers Suffering from Trade Disputes
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a tariff assistance package to help the agricultural industry, as recent trade disputes and tariff increases have caused significant market disruption. The relief…
New Labor Proposal Includes Same Challenges for California Agriculture
…bill are similar to the immigration bill that was voted down in June. Numerous agricultural groups have issued various degrees of support for the bill, however, several industry leaders in…
Republicans Introduce New Immigration Bill in House
…require those workers to have health insurance. A press release from the House Judiciary Committee says the H-2C program would be available to temporary and year-round agricultural employers. The release…
Large Livestock Loan Drive Rise in Farm Lending
The Federal Reserve’s Agricultural Finance Databook says lending activity in the agricultural sector increased slightly in the second quarter of 2018. The overall number of non-real estate farm loans was…
Food Processing Grants Available to Help Improve Energy Efficiency
…used is to be expected from an agricultural industry which the commission values at $54 billion, generating an additional $100 billion in economic activity related to agriculture. The Food Production…
Farmers Express Frustration Over Trump Trade Tactics
…respect his desire to remedy those situations,” VanderWal says. But, he adds that other countries know what they’re doing when they “hit back” by targeting American agricultural exports. VanderWal points…
California Water Board Central Valley Plan Bad for Farmers/Consumers
…we bolster commercial fishing at the price of farming? The Water Board’s decision affects the entire country. California farms make up 12.5 percent of the total agricultural production for all…
Roberts Honored with International Trade Award
…Committee, noted that last year the total value of U.S. agricultural exports was over $138 billion. He says, “free trade is not only good for U.S. agriculture, it is absolutely…
Water Works: Distressing News for San Joaquin River Water Users
…farmers. “I think we are talking about large scale fallowing of the agricultural landscape to the tune of 100,000 acres or more I would expect, I’m not an expert on…
Egg Producers Urge Support for Commerce Language in Farm Bill
…regulating interstate commerce in agriculture by imposing regulatory hurdles on other states. King says the language ensures “agricultural products are not denied access to some of the nation’s largest markets.”…
Trade War Endangers Farmers, Farm Bureau Tells Congress
…you lose a market, it is really tough to get it back. We cannot afford to lose our place as a leader in the agricultural global marketplace.” VanderWal, who also…
Perdue: Farmers Can’t Pay Bills on Patriotism
…disputes between the United States and others, like China. Many of the retaliatory tariffs from U.S. trading partners due to U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs are on U.S. agricultural products….
U.S. Says Retaliatory Tariffs Unjustified in WTO Complaint
…says the retaliations are designed to punish American workers, farmers and companies. In the statement, Lighthizer says the U.S. will “take all necessary actions to protect our interests,” while urging…