…NAFTA during his presidential campaign, saying that the agreement has treated U.S. workers unfairly and has negatively impacted America’s manufacturing sector. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. Offers Proposal That Could Kill NAFTA in 5 years
…the entire agreement. Secretary Ross was asked about the sunset clause during an event on Wednesday and said, “that’s our proposal.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Almond Board: CAPCA Meeting
…committee members serve without compensation. The Board is responsible for establishing policy, recommending budgets and programs to the Secretary of Agriculture for approval, and reviewing program results and effectiveness. All…
Farm City Newsday, Thursday 10-12-17
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Perdue Traveling to Europe
…Rome, and engage in policy dialogue with his counterparts in London and Madrid. The European Union is a top agricultural market for U.S. exports. However, Perdue says, that “while he…
USDA Suspends CRP Enrollment
…Farm Bill. Current enrollment is about 23.5 million acres nationwide. The suspension will continue until later in the 2018 fiscal year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Report Recommends Changes for NASS Data Collection
…current process is” inherently subjective and neither transparent nor reproducible.” A USDA/NASS spokesperson called the report a “real opportunity” for improvements. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Britain Could Join NAFTA If Brexit Deal Fails
…farm could be cut in half after Brexit. In 2014, the U.K. was reported to rely on the EU for 27 percent of its food imports. Just four percent of…
Trump Calls Trudeau a Friend During NAFTA Talks
…The American Farm Bureau Federation this week joined Farmers for Free Trade to defend the agreement. The agenda for the current round of negotiations includes discussions on financial services, labor…
State Board Sticks to Flow Regime on Sacramento River
…be found at www.waterboards.ca.gov/waterrights/water_issues/programs/bay_delta/docs/201710_phaseII_input.pdf. Ching Lee is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at clee@cfbf.com. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation….
NIFA Invests in Research to Help Boost Organic Farming, Ranching
…and responsive to consumer demand,” said NIFA Director Sonny Ramaswamy. “These NIFA investments help develop tools necessary for traditional farmers to pursue organic farming and help boost the economic gains…
Farm City Newsday, Wednesday 10-11-17
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Insects Beneficial for Your Garden or Farm
…Insects Beneficial for Your Garden or Farm When it comes to our gardens or farms, its normal to want to protect our plants from predatory pests. But not all insects…
California Wildfires Impacting Wine Industry
…estimates that the industry generates more than $55 billion in economic activity in California, and twice as much nationally, each year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….