…the strong dollar overseas. “You’ve seen a reduction in tons over the last few years, and it’s just an effort to balance supply and demand,” Montna said. “The dollar strengthening…
Ex-Trade Negotiator Says Trump “Misguided” on NAFTA
…whether or not we’re winning or losing on trade.” U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer listed deficit reduction as the administration’s number one goal in the negotiations. Vetter says the administration’s…
Almond Board: Harvest Dust Tips
…as well as window clings and a durable guide to the top four dust-reduction strategies. These resources and more, including a Sweeper Cost Analysis Calculator, are available at Almonds.com/HarvestDust. …
Renewable Fuels Association Calls RFS Proposal for Conventional Biofuels Justified
…intend to provide you with updated projections during the comment period.” In EPA’s proposal, the agency noted that it will initiate a separate re-set rule, since a reduction in both…
California Lawmakers Extend Cap and Trade
…help secure the two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers. The bill will create cost containment mechanisms in order to meet the greenhouse gas emissions reduction levels provided by a law…
Almond Board: Reducing Harvest Dust
It’s time for almond growers to be creating their plans to reduce harvest dust. Carissa Sauer, Almond Board Manager of Industry Communications, tells us more. Listen to the report: From…
USTR Releases NAFTA Negotiating Objectives
…time USTR has included deficit reduction as a specific objective for the NAFTA negotiations. Since NAFTA was implemented in 1994, the U.S. bilateral goods trade balance with Mexico has gone…
Chlorine Dioxide Pouches Can Make Produce Safer and Reduce Spoilage
…pathogens than on grapefruit stored without pouches. Tests also showed a 100,000-fold reduction in E. coli levels in inoculated grape tomatoes stored with the pouches, according to Bai. A panel…
Urban Agriculture Conservation Grants Awarded
…assistance capacity for urban agriculture and conservation projects. “Our work as conservationists has evolved since the Dust Bowl when many of our nation’s 3,000 conservation districts were first established,” NACD…
Ag Groups React to RFS Volumes for 2018
…by the EPA in biomass-based diesel volumes as well as a reduction in advanced biofuels. A.S.A. President and Illinois farmer Ron Moore called it disappointing and a missed opportunity for…
Fly Control in Cattle Herds
…reducing the fly population. Dust bags and cattle rubs can provide economical control of flies if placed in an area where all cattle must use it. Fly tags are another…
Almond Board: Start Planning to Lessen Harvest Dust
…while sweeping, and during pick-up that will reduce harvest dust. Making these small adjustments in harvest practices can add up to great improvements in dust reduction across the growing region….
Western View: The Prairie Fires
…expect that what happened after wasn’t too different that what happened this year, out there on those grasslands. After the smoke cleared, the people would pick themselves up, dust themselves…
Fatal Injuries Reported in Wisconsin Corn Mill Explosion
…word yet on whether the explosion was caused by grain dust, a common factor in similar instances. However, grain dust explosions at grain handling facilities are at a ten year…