Originally set to expire August 4, the Section 18 Crisis Exemption that allowed for the use of Transform (Sulfoxaflor) has been extended to October 31. Growers in California are pleased…
Exports Slip on NAFTA Uncertainty
…that’s not a firm deadline. Ag groups fear exports will fall further if it’s not done by the end of 2017. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Readout on Principals Meeting on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity Task Force
…capital, and increased local control of decision-making. As President Trump’s Executive Order set an 180-day deadline for the issuance of recommendations, the participants agreed to a schedule of future meetings,…
Campbell Leaving GMA Over GMO Labeling, Labeling Bill Comment Period Extended
…deadline for input has been extended through August 25th to allow more time for stakeholders to provide feedback, according to USDA. The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard Law was enacted…
Current Farm Downturn Not Likely to Reach 1980’s Crisis
…country experienced two recessions during the 1980s’ crisis whereas today we’re in an “extended, if lackluster, economic expansion,” according to Gabriel. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Russia Extends Ban on U.S. and E.U. Produce
…the U.S., E.U., Norway, Ukraine, and several other countries. The ban was going to expire on January 1st but Russia extended its sanctions after the E.U. extended its own trade…
California Almonds Increase Production
…at 900 million meat pounds. Bloom started mid-February and was extended due to cooler than average temperatures. This year’s significant rainfall complicated the application of dormant and bloom sprays. The…
NAFTA Renegotiations to Take Center Stage
…deadline to complete the negotiation process. However, the administration does want the talks to move quickly. Lighthizer says he is prepared to continue to negotiate until a “high standard agreement”…
Fresno Food Expo Award Applications Still Being Accepted
…more than 150 growers, producers, brewers and wine makers from around the Valley. Applications can be submitted at www.FresnoFoodExpo.com. The deadline for submission is 5 p.m. on Friday, June 30….
Perdue Statement on Sugar Agreement with Mexico
…was Monday, June 5, 2017, but Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross extended the deadline to today, Tuesday, June 6, 2017. Perdue’s statement is as follows: “This agreement protects American workers and…
USDA Announces $6 Million for Sustainable Energy Research
…phases: a concept paper phase and a full application phase. The concept paper deadline is July 7, 2017. The full application deadline is Sept. 22, 2017. See the request for…
USTR: No NAFTA Deadline Set
The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office says no deadline has been set to finalize North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations that can’t begin until mid-August. Officials from Mexico have suggested that…
TPP Member Nations Moving On
…to facilitate membership for the original signatories.” The countries agreed on a November 10th deadline at the recent Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders’ summit in Vietnam. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer…
Agri View: Big Difference in Climate Change
…centuries. So has La Niña’s and El Niño’s. Several storms and extended droughts have been more common in the last decade than most of us remember. These weather system that…