Statistics made available by CDFA In 2015 California’s farms and ranches received approximately $47 billion for their output. This represents a decrease of nearly 17 percent compared to 2014. California…
Germany Urging EU to Speed Trade Deal Negotiations
…the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement. Trump is also targeting reforms to the North American Free Trade Agreement. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Monsanto to Appeal California Glyphosate Ruling
…the California Constitution. Monsanto’s Roundup is sold in 160 countries, and farmers in California use it on 250 types of crops. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Former Trump Transition Leader Warns of Two-thirds Cut of EPA Staff
…it an “aspirational goal,” saying “you’re not going to get Congress to make significant cuts unless you ask for significant cuts.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
U.K. Says Trump Ready to Begin Trade Talks
…will be an official pledge between May and Trump to negotiate a trade agreement once the United Kingdom leaves the EU. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Refugee Regulations Could Squeeze U.S. Meatpackers Labor Pool
…meatpacking companies, and on foreign-born workers “who are eager to build new lives in America” through the jobs meatpackers can offer. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Farm City Newsday Podcast for January 30
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Seed Trade Talks at Disney
…facing the seed industry at this time are trade, plant breeding regulations, consumer conceptions and the upcoming farm bill. AgNet West will have more on those topics in upcoming reports….
Landowner Wins Case against Army Corps
…to the momentum of getting the flawed WOTUS rule fixed. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Earlier this week, landowners scored a…
Trump Trade Action Impact on U.S. Grains
Newly-inaugurated President Donald Trump has already followed through with key campaign promises related to trade policy – moves that have caused concern among grain farmers whose price is being supported…
Trump Mexico Tax Would Hurt Agriculture
…of foods such as bananas, mangoes and other products that we simply can’t grow in the United States, would burden consumers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
40 Percent of Farms Managed by Multiple Operators
…Because nearly all farms are family-owned, family members often serve as secondary operators and nearly two-thirds of all secondary operators were spouses of principal operators. Multiple-operator farms are most prevalent…
Bird Flu Fears Growing
…strains recorded in birds at any one time, now there is at least half a dozen, which is prompting the fears. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Beekeepers, Farmers Prepare for Pollination
…the roots of these different cover crops.” Representing the host farm at the workshop last week, almond farmer Nick Edsall of Bullseye Farms explained to fellow growers the benefits of…