North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations get going again in Mexico City on November 15. While the contentious issues like dairy supply management get a lot of headlines, there…
Almond Board: Post-Harvest Irrigation
…is also important for salinity issues. Almonds have a relatively low tolerance for saline conditions; however, the nature of irrigated agriculture is that salts carried in the irrigation water are…
Why Forage for Dandelion
…liver, and gallbladder issues. Anyone looking to forage dandelions should, of course, be aware of potential toxicity, such as herbicides or polluted runoff, and make sure that you can identify…
NAFTA Negotiators Extend Length of Next Round
…time to discuss a large number of issues surrounding the two-decade-old pact. Negotiators last met in Washington D.C., for the previous round of talks. Two officials close to the talks,…
Farmers Applaud Move to Reform Tax Code
…“We are long overdue for a permanent tax code that recognizes the unique financial challenges farmers and ranchers face in managing their businesses and keeping their farms running from one…
Almond Board: Leadership Program Personal Experience
…and your local community; • Gain an understanding of current social, political, scientific and economic issues facing the almond industry, as well as how to effect change; and • Learn…
USDA Aims to Improve Food and Nutrition Education for Low-Income Communities
…of communities in providing for their food needs, promote comprehensive responses to local food access, farm, and nutrition issues, and meet specific state, local, or neighborhood food and agricultural needs….
Agri View: Rural Infrastructure
Everett Griner talks about funding the rebuilding of the rural infrastructure in today’s Agri View. Everett discusses some of the issues surrounding our rural roads and why they need serious…
NAFTA Renegotiation Agreement Depends on Tax Reform, Agriculture
…that if tax reform passes, President Donald Trump will be “more interested in listening to reason” on NAFTA and other issues. Jones says: “Trump is less interested in substance than…
USDA Announces Enrollment Period for Safety Net Coverage in 2018
…are not enrolled for the 2018 enrollment period will not be eligible for financial assistance from the ARC or PLC programs for the 2018 crop should crop prices or farm…
Secretary Perdue on Confirmation of Greg Ibach Key USDA Post
…the knowledge he’s gained in the dozen years he has served as Nebraska’s Director of Agriculture. His expertise in a wide cross-section of agricultural issues will be invaluable to our…
Almond Board: Almond Leadership Program
…will learn how to effectively lead, manage and inspire others in the almond community; enhance business relationships; understand current social, political, scientific and economic issues facing almonds; and master communication…
2016 Crop Experienced Lowest Raisin Prices in Over a Decade
…against a market that was only taking 300 thousand,” said Barserian. Prices have already rebounded for 2017 but other issues are concerning producers this season. Stay with AgNet West to…
Nestle Leaving Grocery Manufacturers Association
…been at odds with GMA on some of the most high-profile food issues in Washington, D.C. in recent years. Nestle was one of a handful of companies that backed labeling…