…trade adviser Dave Salmonsen says the pace of talks and discussion of more sensitive issues is heightening tensions as the three-NAFTA partners try to score so-far, elusive gains. Issues U.S….
Business Leaders to Talk Trade with Mexico
Negotiations on the North American Free Trade Agreement continue Wednesday, with some speculating agriculture issues to finally emerge in the talks. However, while negotiators will be in Washington, D.C., the…
NAFTA Not Moving Quick Enough
…made those comments ahead of a weekend trip to Canada to engage on agriculture issues in advance of the next round of NAFTA negotiations happening this week. Perdue spoke to…
Avocado Industry Gets Pest Update at Recent Meeting
…potential solutions that may help solve some of those issues. Assistant Researcher of Entomology at UC Riverside Frank Byrne, discussed materials currently registered to use against avocado thrips and how…
Farm Bill Opposition Groups Discuss Strategy
…they want in U.S. farm policy. These organizations are typically very different when it comes to ag policy issues. They range from the Heritage Foundation and Citizens Against Government Waste…
American Dairy Industry Wants True Free-Trade with Canada
…are planning to put forth proposals on dairy policy and other market access issues U.S. farmers have getting their product into Canada. Milk Business Dot Com says the Milk Producers…
Medfly Quarantine Affects Solano Farms
…crops within the quarantine zone. Lum said he will feel the financial impact this month when his eight acres of persimmons are ready to be harvested, as well as 13…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Ibach & Northey Senate Committee Hearing
…Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, will give us a fourth-generation corn and soybean farmer who knows the issues facing producers across the nation. I look forward to their speedy passage through…
Almond Board: Almond Leadership Program
…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 how…
USDA Issues Farm Safety Net and Conservation Payments
…hurricanes,” Perdue said. “I am hopeful this financial assistance will help those experiencing losses with immediate cash flow needs as we head toward the end of the year.” The ARC…
NAFTA Talks to Return to Washington, D.C.
…bread-and-butter trade issues.” Meanwhile, the U.S. has yet to introduce a proposal to increase protections for seasonal and perishable produce. The tabled issue is being closely watched by agriculture groups,…
Water Board OKs Hike in Water Quality Fees
…“as a result, we have fewer water quality issues than elsewhere in the state and require fewer staff resources.” John Russell, deputy director for the State Water Board Division of…
Agri View: Financial Future of Agriculture
Everett Griner talks about the financial future available in a variety of agriculture career fields in today’s Agri View. Financial Future of Agriculture…
BPI Using Settlement Funds to Help Employees
…made public, but the Walt Disney Company ABC’s parent company listed a $177 million litigation settlement in a quarterly financial filing. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….