…other issues, according to E&E News. Typical first public meetings, as this one, are simply speech-filled affairs. Much of the work of the committee is expected to take place within…
Canada Expecting High-Volume Crop Season
…has faced similar rail and shipment issues in the past. Canada has imposed penalties for service failures, but those regulations will not be enacted during the fall shipping season. Grain…
Commodity Prices Have Landowners Searching for Additional Income
…with current prices impacted by trade issues. In some states, landowners have also been facing increased costs due to rising property tax bills. For owners who have the right type…
China Hopeful for FTA with Canada
…Canada as Canada has insisted on a progressive trade deal that would also cover some labor, environment, gender and governance issues. Officials say there was little progress on issues that…
Water Works: Legislative Compromise in Works for California Water Concerns
…state’s water issues. “The mantra of Sacramento is always to restrict, prohibit and denigrate. We propose to cooperate; to work together to implement positive solutions. Now we look to our…
Agri View: 2018 Farm Bill Near Completion?
…new farm bill every year. It is common that it takes a year longer than a the scheduled time. Committee work is almost complete on several issues that our agriculture…
Capitol Water Rally ‘Worth Your Fight’
…and Southern Delta. Approximately 1,500 people attended the event, with many holding signs that read ‘Worth Your Fight’ and ‘Stop the State Water Grab.’ Many speakers highlighted issues such as…
Beck’s, Stine, Seek Further Dicamba Restrictions
…drifting would stop if the Environmental Protection Agency restricted its use to killing weeds in fields before crops are planted. Last year, drift issues from dicamba herbicides sprayed on resistant…
Canada May Rejoin NAFTA Talks this Week
…of the talks as the U.S. and Mexico engage in negotiations. However, Canada has remained out largely since many issues being discussed are simply topics, such as labor, that Canada…
Survey: Commodity Prices Impacting Ag Retailers
…retailers, according to the survey published by Proagrica. 65 percent of respondents are feeling financial pressure due to fluctuating commodity pricing and competition. Elsewhere, 68 percent felt that enhanced management…
Agri View: Cattlemen COOL Legal Battle
…the beef carried a label that said “Product of the USA”. The cattlemen sued. They produced proof that the sale of the imported beef had caused them great financial harm….
U.S., China, Far Apart in Trade War Talks
…Treasury Undersecretary David Malpass to discuss trade issues. However, the South China Morning Post reports observers say the talks are unlikely to yield any breakthrough, but could lead to further…
Tariffs Could Cost Fruit and Nuts $3 Billion
…U.S. agricultural commodities in important export markets, which could hurt U.S. farmers. A new report released by the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources’ Agricultural Issues Center estimates the…
Water Works: Moving Toward Better Water Stability
…production value grew by 60 percent. There will be not be a single approach that will completely solve all of California’s water issues. The challenges facing the state’s water supplies…