Canada and Mexico have both said they are not walking away from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) following hard-hitting proposals by the United States. However, online source Axios…
Preparing to Evacuate During Wildfire? These Checklists Can Help
…CAL FIRE has a checklist for evacuation online at http://www.readyforwildfire.org/Evacuation-Steps. UC Agriculture and Natural Resources scientists contributed to the research behind the recommendations. A one-page checklist online at http://disastersafety.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/IBHS-Wildfire-Last-Minute-Checklist.pdf, also…
The Western View: Solve Fake News
solve fake news Fake news has become a real problem. Too many people get their news online, and trust without verifying, and they get bad information. Bad information leads to…
Trump on KORUS to Lighthizer: Call Me a “Crazy Guy”
Online source Axios reports that President Donald Trump told U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to portray him as a “crazy guy” during the upcoming U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement meeting. South…
“i5k” is for Insects
…Agricultural Library (NAL) built the “i5k Workspace@NAL,” which provides an online “toolshed” in which researchers work cooperatively to sequence genomes. It ensures wide access to data in a place that…
Countdown to Census: What You Need To Know
…the online questionnaire to make it more convenient for producers. “The updated online questionnaire is very user-friendly – it can now be used on any electronic device and can be…
Census of Agriculture to Start Soon
…forms in eight weeks. Producers can mail in their completed census form, or respond online. Conducted once every five years, the census of agriculture is a complete count of all…
Western Growers Hosting AgSharks Competition Next Month
…the offer, negotiate or decline. Companies interested in participating in AgSharks at Western Growers Annual Meeting can apply online at www.wga.com. The competition is planned for October 31st. From the…
More Wheat Import Woes in Egypt
…closely, reviving fears that tight import requirements could re-emerge following last year’s spat over ergot, a common grain fungus Egypt temporarily banned. A European trader told online source Business Recorder:…
GMO-Free Labeling Fear Based
…marketing practices have taken place with dairy products. Additional products with mislabeling, according to the Federation, include tomatoes, peanut butter, and even bottled water. Find more about the campaign online…
Funding to Train More Than 100 Future Agricultural Science Professionals
…at Iowa State University to examine the role genetics play in response to vaccination of purebred Angus cattle. A full list of fellowship recipients can be found online at the…
USDA to Measure Small Grains Production in California and U.S.
…securely online. Farmers who have not responded by September 14 may receive a phone call from a NASS representative who will help them fill out the survey form. NASS safeguards…
Apply for Grants Offered Through Healthy Soils Program
…review which will be conducted by CDFA as well as university experts. CDFA has partnered with the State Water Resources Control Board to provide an online application tool, Financial Assistance…
Dairy Producers Can Enroll for 2018 Coverage
…MPP-Dairy that will provide them with the strongest safety net under a variety of conditions. The online resource, available at www.fsa.usda.gov/mpptool, allows dairy farmers to quickly and easily combine unique…