…the top exporter of soybeans, sugar, coffee, and chickens. The strike over high fuel prices has brought Latin America’s largest economy to a complete stop. Roads are empty and major…
Abnormal Weather Takes A Toll on California Olive Crop
The late winter freeze caused significant issues for several different commodities throughout the state and has been especially problematic for the California olive crop. The fluctuating temperatures have created substantial…
Dairy Groups Ask for Original Oversight
…Zealand, the European Union and Canada. “While we recognize that the U.S. government has international obligations to be responsive to trading partners’ equivalency requests while still upholding high U.S. food…
Research Funding Recently Approved for Grapevine Viruses
…similar research projects. Some high points of previously funded research include the investigation of the impact red blotch virus has on grape ripening and metabolism, along with the biology and…
Grassley-Conaway Subsidy Feud Escalates
…high on the hog. Farm subsidies meant as a safety net for farmers w/dirt under their nails.” Grassley encouraged the Freedom Caucus to vote against the House Farm Bill when…
Brazil Truck Drivers Quit Working Because of High Diesel Prices
Brazilian truck drivers were protesting high diesel prices for a fourth day this week on Thursday. The truckers don’t plan to quit with blockades until measures to reduce fuel taxes…
USDA Heavily Involved in Trade Talks
…Wednesday when it’s Ministry of Commerce posted a statement saying, “China welcomes high-quality, competitive American products to enter the Chinese market.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. and Mexico Talking Cars in NAFTA 2.0 Discussions
…with high-wage labor. People familiar with the discussions say Mexico’s counteroffer is that 20 percent of a car’s value be made with high-wage labor. From the National Association of Farm…
Aquatic Organism Passage, Rail Car Bridge
…a high mountain step-pool stream, causing a fish passage barrier. The road provided the only access route to a private residence. Contractors – Ka’pel Construction, named after Ka’pel village of…
Crop Protection Companies Readying for Robot Sprayers
…business models in anticipation. The stakes are high as herbicides are worth $26 billion a year in sales and account for 46 percent of pesticide revenue overall. Industry experts say…
USDA Announces Streamlined Purchase Program to Supply Nutrition Assistance Programs with American Farm Products
…Ibach. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) purchases a variety of high-quality food each year to support the National School Lunch Program, the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, the Food Distribution Program…
Dairy Groups Applaud Defeat of Raw Milk Amendment to 2018 Farm Bill
…dairy industry benefits from a very high degree of consumer confidence – confidence built in large part by the excellent food safety record of milk and dairy products,” said Michael…
Strawberry Crops Rebound After Freeze Damage
…Peck’s area are seeing strawberry crops rebound. With the freezing temperatures actually helping with increased vigor, some growers have noticed more productive fields. “We’re seeing higher production numbers just the…
USTR To Review Thailand’s GSP Trade Benefits
…percent – its average MFN rate on non-agricultural products was 7.7 percent – and its ad valorem tariffs were as high as 337 percent. Most of the highest rates apply…