…of 1949 to extend the Farm Labor Housing tenant eligibility to agricultural workers legally admitted to the United States and authorized to work in agriculture. Due to this rule change,…
China Quickly Retaliating Against U.S.
…the month. Nearly 70 percent of U.S. agricultural exports are sold to destinations that are in active negotiations or embroiled in trade disputes, according to CoBank. A CoBank spokesperson says:…
China Tariff on U.S. Pork Now Tops 60 Percent
…a 13 percent value-added tax on most agricultural imports. China represented 17 percent of total U.S. pork exports by value in 2017. NPPC President Jim Heimerl added: “We need these…
The Answer to Reforming Immigration Remains Elusive
…of support from industry groups. “We support E-Verify. We think it’s a valid tool because all we want are legal workers in the United States, not illegal workers,” said Nassif….
Equipment Manufacturers: Trade War Bad for Business, Risks Jobs
…million good-paying manufacturing jobs our industry supports,” Slater says. “Combining this with China’s promise to retaliate against U.S. products and agricultural commodities only further erodes the benefits of last year’s…
2018 Almond Forecast Up 7.9 Percent
According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the 2018 almond crop will be record-breaking at 2.45 billion meat pounds. Reports state the crop looks a lot like last years…
Water Works: Subsurface Drip Irrigation Frequency
…lieu of requiring an employee to continually monitor irrigation times, Staff Research Associate at the Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center Becky Phene recommend using automated systems when employing high-frequency…
First 2017 Crop Report has Little Lingering Drought Effects
The latest Monterey County Crop Report that was recently released highlighted a four percent increase in the value of agricultural production in 2017. Despite certain weather and labor challenges, Monterey…
Producer Sentiment Rises Slightly in June
…the key agricultural commodities. For example, corn, soybeans, and wheat prices peaked in May before dropping somewhat in early June. Prices tumbled in mid-June when it became apparent that the…
Final Countdown for 2017 Census of Agriculture
…due from farmers back in February, but the deadline has been extended through the end of July. A press release from the National Agricultural Statistics Service says they extended the…
Senate Approves Pesticide Registration Improvement Act
…helps our farmers to protect their crops, while also maintaining strong protections for farm workers and their families,” Stabenow says. Back in March of last year, the House of Representatives…
More Ag Tariffs In Place This Week
…Politico says the final list of tariffs in Canada includes a lot of U.S. agricultural products, including orange juice, maple syrup, and U.S. prepared beef products. Canada’s Foreign Minister says…
International Lawsuit Targets Heart of Trump Tariffs
…U.S. steel-using manufactures. Additional waves of impacts are expected through retaliatory tariffs, including those from China on U.S. agricultural products that are set to start late next week. From the…
CDC Retracts Farmer Suicide Rate Findings
…managers, according to federal guidelines. The suicide rate among managers, in contrast, was average. Still, of those in the “Triple F” category, nearly 90 percent are agricultural workers. From the…