Legislature returns to single-use plastics, with ag part of the solution

12/02/20 11:20 AM By Brad Hooker

The Assembly heard two days of testimony on the many problems facing California and the planet when it comes to packaging made up of single-use plastics.

COVID-19 will cost California agriculture up to $9 billion

06/24/20 9:49 AM By Brad Hooker

A new study shows an industry grappling with massive losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic could range up to nearly $9 billion.

Strawberries: A crop of opportunity for Mexican-Americans

06/05/19 6:35 AM By Ed Maixner

Mexican immigrants have gradually advanced from farmworker to become the most typical California strawberry farmer, but now they faces challenges over labor and affordable farmland.

Farm Hands on the Potomac: Starling heads home to North Carolina

04/24/19 6:00 AM By Hannah Pagel

The president of ADM's grain business steps down, Kraft Heinz brings on a past Anheuser-Busch-Busch executive to fill their CEO position, and the J.R. Simplot Company appoints a new vice president of business development.

Farm Hands on the Potomac West: Livengood decides to run again in 2020

04/22/19 4:08 PM By Hannah Pagel

Regulatory affairs manager of the California Strawberry Commission, announces she will run for Congress in California’s 10th congressional district.

USSEC CEO Jim Sutter

This week’s Open Mic guest is Jim Sutter, CEO of the U.S. Soybean Export Council. In a matter of a few short months, the value of soybeans has seen an astronomical market spike. Sutter says China’s renewed appetite for U.S. soy is a big reason, but not the only bullish influence in the market. Sutter says collaboration with other commodity organizations and USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service has helped revive global demand and improve the industry’s balance of trade. Sutter says the U.S. soybean sustainability message is strong and could help other countries achieve their climate objectives. Sutter says the Biden administration's trade agenda will be a critical influence on the soybean market’s long term outlook.

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Opinion: Cracking the accounting jigsaw of on-farm conservation to grow the profitability of healthy soils

In this opinion piece, National Corn Growers Association CEO Jon Doggett and Environmental Defense Fund vice president of ecosystems Britt Groosman, discuss the importance of implementing sustainable practices at scale across U.S. agriculture.

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Washington Week in Review: Jan. 22, 2021: Biden starts with action on climate, immigration

The early days of the Biden administration have been busy and include action on some key farm policy items. Agri-Pulse's Phil Brasher and Spencer Chase take a look at what has happened thus far and what is on the horizon.

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