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Soybean squabble points to larger ag problems to come
During the first Trump Administration Americans were asked to adopt the motto, “short term pain for long term gain.” During the current Trump Administration, the tariff war was kicked off with “Liberation Day.” With harvest season upon ag country, soybeans are taking center stage in the current trade war. China has been the biggest purchaser of American soybeans for many years. During the first Trump Administration trade war, soybean purchases from China dropped from $14 ...
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How Much Will Gas Prices Rise After So Cal Refinery Fire?
Producing 269,000 barrels a day of useful fossil fuels, the El Segundo facility is second in the state only to Marathon’s Los Angeles refinery, which puts out 365,000 barrels a day, good for 22.5% of state’s capacity. The Chevron site provides 20% of motor vehicle fuel in California and 40% of the jet fuel consumed in Southern California. While a significant loss, the overall picture is even worse. The Phillip’s 66 refinery complex in Wilmington and nearby Carson ...
Ag labor myths persist, posing challenges to reform
The national average for the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) is $17.33/hr., with individual states being held to a fluctuating rate. California’s current federally mandated AEWR is $19.75/hr., making it one of the top five highest in the nation. However, wage rates are not the only cost associated with the H-2A visa program. They are the tip of the iceberg. When farmers and ranchers choose to participate in the H-2A visa program, it is designed ...
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