…that create distortion. Financial Services: The Financial Services chapter addresses a number of longstanding trade and investment barriers to U.S. providers of a wide range of financial services, including banking,…
Report Highlights Busy Year for California Rice in 2019
…multiple avenues to help address water-related issues. The rice industry has been especially attentive to water quality concerns, through the Rice Pesticide Program to monitor water discharge in rice fields. …
Almond Matters: Developing A Dormant Control Program
…number of years. Adequate preparation during the winter months will mitigate serious pest issues later in the season. Orchard sanitation and material applications are two of the most important factors…
Agricultural Representation in Mainstream Media is a Concern
…dedicated reporter to specifically cover agriculture. Many of the industry’s most significant issues such as water and labor can often get fairly topical coverage, which may not provide a complete…
Water Resilience Portfolio Released for Public Comment
…the recent progress that has been made in making California more resilient to the multitude of water issues the state faces. “State agencies are only one set of water decision-makers…
Workshop to Address New Climate Reality for Farmers
…various options available to growers to help navigate the issues created by the new climate reality. The information to be presented was specifically selected with an emphasis on the feasibility…
The Almond Conference Hits Record Highs
…providing products and services to the industry and receive updates on issues impacting the future of the industry. This year’s conference was held at Cal Expo, a temporary move necessitated…
Farm System Reform Act Looks to Overhaul Animal Agriculture
…issues surrounding the amount of influence that meatpackers have on livestock markets. The bill would also restore the mandatory country-of-origin labeling requirements for beef and pork. The Farm System Reform…
Strong Year for U.S. Cotton Exports
…for U.S. cotton. “Pakistan has had production issues for the past five years which has led to higher imports. Sales commitments to Pakistan are currently at 1.4 million bales…so for…
Edible and Delicious Ground Cover Plants
…your yard. Furthermore, it’ll help with erosion issues and perfume the neighborhood during rain storms. You may not like the idea of intentionally encouraging any plant with “weed” in its…
Groups Respond to Passage of USMCA
…agricultural retailers to sign up for grassroots alerts from ARA to stay informed on issues impacting their businesses. ARA is part of the USMCA Coalition and participated in several social media days of action…
USMCA Vote Moves Deal Closer to Ratification
…strong guide for addressing continuing issues. We urge the Senate to quickly approve the USMCA.” The agreement specifically addresses agricultural biotechnology and will expand market opportunities for dairy products, chicken,…
Proceeding with Caution in Hemp Industry
…heard a panel presentation highlighting some of the issues that might make farmers a bit apprehensive about including hemp in their operation. “I think growers need to make sure that…
Farm Equipment Industry Adapting to Grower Needs
…farm equipment industry has been the increased pressure that has resulted from ongoing trade issues. While some of the trade issues are beginning to stabilize, Milstead expressed confidence that the…