…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…
Agri View: College Careers in Agriculture
…More students are studying agriculture in college than ever before. Choice careers is nothing to compare with 30 years ago. It has always been agricultural engineering. It is bigger now…
Fighting to Remain Competitive Despite Increasing Power Rates in California
…already high, from an industrial, commercial, agricultural standpoint. We have the highest rates in the country, excluding Hawaii and Alaska,” Isom noted. “We can’t compete.” Higher utility rates would hit…
Nutrien to Acquire Agrible
…advisory tools, data science capabilities and predictive analytics that connects growers with agricultural, food and consumer products companies to “measure, benchmark and empower sustainable crop production.” Agrible’s platform is currently…
New Test Can Determine Nitrogen Levels in Soil
…first experiment, Franzluebbers, with Agricultural Research Service’s (ARS) Plant Science Research Unit in Raleigh, North Carolina, and his colleagues illustrated how soil nitrogen mineralization can be predicted with a three-day…
Ranch Easement Allows Family Land to Remain Free of Development Pressures
A ranch easement in Colusa County will allow a family ranch with more than 100 years of history to remain free of development. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Agricultural…
WHIP Signup Officially Open
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that agricultural producers affected by hurricanes and wildfires in 2017 now may apply for assistance to help recover and rebuild their farming operations. Signup begins…
McKinney to Lead Trade Mission to Southeast Asia
USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney will lead a trade mission to Southeast Asia July 16-19. He’ll be joined by U.S. business and state government…
USDA Announces Japan to Accept Exports of U.S. Sheep and Goat Meat
…Secretary Perdue said. “The United States has a reputation for high quality agricultural products and this Administration is committed to helping U.S. producers prosper and share these products with the…