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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Friday, August 16, 2024
U.S. agricultural exports must contend with a wide range of trade barriers not based in science that impede access to overseas markets, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said in its latest National Trade Estimate Report.
The United Kingdom has lifted tariffs on raw almonds, a move that should save importers in that country about $4 million a year and boost U.S. exports.
A new study out of UC Santa Barbara suggests that more efficient farming practices could save as much water as switching crops or fallowing fields to help address California’s water issues.
California lawmakers are considering legislation to compel air districts to adopt more aggressive regulations in some of the nation's most polluted regions—such as the San Joaquin Valley.
California citrus growers can get up to $200,000 for projects to help with climate resilience and long-term sustainability under a program made possible by a $5 million grant from the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
Ag leaders are warning that new plant breeding advancements around the globe are threatening the state's market dominance, while production costs are beginning to outweigh the benefits.