Expanding international trade is vital to the success of America’s farmers and ranchers. To make that expansion happen, Congress must approve trade promotion authority, the American Farm Bureau Federation said…
Ag Trade Important to California
Sabrina Hill talks with Farmer Mac economist Jackson Takach about ag trade and the California economy. California Ag Trade…
GMO Bill in US House Supported by American Seed Trade Association
A new bill has been introduced in Congress that covers nationwide regulations of GMO food products. Josh McGill reports on the seed industry’s support of this bill. GMO Labeling Bill…
The Western View: We’re Not The Bad Guys
…of the problem. But the answer isn’t more water wars, it’s pulling together to find new sources of water. Conservation programs in the cities are working, let’s expand them. We…
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Agricultural Trade and Workforce Immigration Issues in San Diego
…cross-border produce shippers. “California and Mexico share a strong commitment to further cooperation on issues related to cross-border trade and farm worker issues,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “Trade is…
Kern County Farm Bureau Brings Awareness to Potential Funding Issues for the Biomass Industry
…electricity. Assembly Bill 590 (“AB 590”) was written to utilize a portion of the funds from Cap and Trade to help fund the biomass industry. Covanta Delano Power, the biomass…
Alexis Taylor Speaks to CA Farm Leaders
…about the Trans Pacific Partnership and Trade Promotion Authority. AgNet West News Director Sabrina Hill spoke with Taylor about why she says both are important to California agriculture. Alexis Taylor…
Agri View: U.S./Cuba Trade
Everett Griner talks about improved Cuban trade being a plus for agriculture in today’s Agri View. U.S. / Cuba Trade…
USDA Provides $57.9 Million to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases through the 2014 Farm Bill Section 10007
…quality, regionally adapted, propagative plant materials that are free of targeted plant pathogens and pests. This supports opportunities for international trade, while protecting American nurseries and growers. View the full…
Agri View: Export Trade
Everett Griner talks about farm exports are vital to farm progress in today’s Agri View. Export Trade…
The Western View: El Nino Returns with a Whimper
…and redirects or stops the south Pacific trade winds. It affects agriculture with increased rainfall in the far western areas of North and South America. Sometimes it’s too much of…
Citrus Strong – Citrus Mutual – Citrus Matters
…California citrus industry, offering attendees a comprehensive overview of top industry issues in 6 different workshops, a thought-provoking luncheon session, and trade show featuring over 100 exhibitors. One workshop will…
Secretary Vilsack and Former Agriculture Secretaries Veneman and Glickman Announce Bipartisan Efforts to Expand Trade
…following open letter urging Congress to pass Trade Promotion Authority. The former secretaries note that boosting trade and exports is highly beneficial to America’s agriculture economy and that Trade Promotion…
DuPont Pioneer Enhances Grower Service and Support
DuPont Pioneer will showcase new tools and services available to growers from its industry-leading professional advisory network at the 2015 Commodity Classic in Phoenix, Ariz. During the trade show, Pioneer…