California Organic Transition and Gas/Diesel Prices Fall Again
The nation's average gas price fell again last week, falling 11.9 cents to $3.09 per gallon.
organic production
Ag News: Certified Organic Crops Higher and U.S. Beef to China
U.S. farmers harvested nearly 3.3 million acres of certified organic field crops in 2019, driven by 14% more organic field crop operations.
Hydroponics Ban Rejected; NemaStrike Pulled From Shelves
A rejected proposal to prohibit hydroponics in organic production, disappointed growers who want organic certification restricted to crops grown in soil. Tax policy specialist says new business rates in the House Ways & Means tax bill will have the greatest impact on farmers’ taxes. Monsanto is pulling its new nematode control seed treatment.
TPP Improvements for Passage on Capitol Hill; UDSA to Establish “Transitional” Organic Designation
Last week, a major trade group pledged support to the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal. The National Foreign Trade Council vowed support for the TPP while saying it is encouraged by talks between lawmakers and the Obama administration aimed at making improvements to the TPP deal that will improve its chances of passage on Capitol Hill...
TPP Talks Starting to Come to a Close; NASS Economic Report on Organic Production
Japan’s Prime Minister says Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations are one round of talks away from an agreement. Shinzo Abe said one more round of ministerial talks would lead to an agreement on remaining issues. Japan also plans to meet negotiators from Canada and Mexico...