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USTR-USDA Evaluate Mexican Amendments and Chlorpyrifos in Court
Ag groups argued before the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., about chlorpyrifos, asking the court to reinstate chlorpyrifos tolerances that the EPA has found safe.
UC-Davis Agrivoltaics Research and Affordable-Safe Food Act
University of California, Davis, researchers are studying the efficiency of agrivoltaics, in which crops are grown in the shade of solar panels.
California Dairy Holiday Demand Up and CoBank on Ag Economy
The U.S. economy still has considerable momentum and is not currently on the verge of recession., according to CoBank's 2023 Year Ahead report.
Ca. Almonds Hopeful for 2023 & Americans Pay More for Vegetables
California’s almond sector is hoping for a more prosperous 2023 after a year of drought, water shortages, supply chain disruptions and inflationary pressures.
Beef Safeguard in US-Japan Trade & Inflation and Interest Rates
U.S. confirmed amendments to the beef safeguard trigger under the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement will take effect January 1st.
Portland to Replace Diesel with Biofuels & USTR on Mex. Biotech Corn
Portland, Oregon’s city council has voted to phase out petroleum diesel and replace the product with biofuels. US looks resolution to a lingering trade dispute with Mexico over biotech corn imports.
California Drought Funding and October Beef Exports Increase
California water officials have allocated $86 million to help drought-impacted communities. October exports of U.S. beef volume increased from a year ago, according to the U.S. Meat Export Federation.
California Water Infrastructure and Fertilizer Recovery Possible in 2023
California Farm Bureau called on policymakers to build critical infrastructure to protect water resources. A new Rabobank report says a recovery in fertilizer consumption is possible in 2023.
National Gas Prices Drop and Ag Economy Barometer Holds Steady
Not much movement in the November Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer with a reading of 102 for the month, unchanged from October. The national average gas price fell 15.8 cents over the last week.
Thompson Elected House Ag Chair & Farm Cap. Expenditures Up Sharply
The House Republican Steering Committee elected Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) as Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture for the 118th Congress.