…1 Mbps upload. In April 2017, President Donald J. Trump established the Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity to identify legislative, regulatory and policy changes that could promote…
Groups Stress Swift Passage Needed for USMCA
…component of the old NAFTA, and the agriculture industry stands to gain significantly,” said Secretary Perdue. “President Trump and Ambassador Lighthizer are laying the foundation for a stronger farm economy…
Farm Bureau President Pledges Sustained Advocacy for Agriculture
…and labor standards from federal changes initiated by the Trump administration. “We’re not going to freeze the science,” he said. “We’re going to move our science forward.” Johansson expressed optimism…
Cattlemen Celebrate Finalization of Trade Deal With Japan
…beef. This agreement levels the playing field and opens the door for U.S. beef producers to meet consumer demand in Japan. NCBA has been a strong supporter of President Trump’s…
U.S. Pork Can Reduce Overall U.S. Trade Deficit with China by Nearly Six Percent
…pork prices are rising in China amid trade war with USA and Donald Trump. Credit: B.Zhou / Shutterstock.com “Were it not for China’s tariffs that are severely limiting access to…
State Officials Move to Circumvent Federal Plans for California Water
…same time that California officials indicated they would be suing the Trump Administration over its plans for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. The underlying issue both state and federal agencies are…
U.S. and South Korea Reach Agreement on Guaranteed Market Access for American Rice
(USDA) – United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue are pleased to announce that the Trump Administration has reached an agreement with the government of…
USDA Issues Second Tranche of Market Facilitation Program
…help and support farmers as he continues to fight for fair market access.” Background on USDA’s Support Package for Farmers: President Donald J. Trump directed Secretary Perdue to craft a…
Brazil’s Implementation of Tariff Rate Quota for Wheat a Win for American Farmers
…Trump by President Bolsonaro earlier this year and reflects a desire to deepen trade and economic ties between both countries. “This solution to a long-standing problem is a result of…
Poultry Groups Applaud Agreement to Resume Imports of U.S. Poultry Products to China
…industry for the past four years,” the groups said. “We thank President Trump, Agriculture Secretary Perdue, U.S. Trade Representative Lighthizer, Treasury Secretary Mnuchin, congressional leaders and their staffs, all of…
‘Phase One’ of Chinese Trade Deal Encounters Another Hurdle
…is on the road to improvement. President Donald Trump expressed his enthusiasm that negotiations with China were moving in the right direction, telling reporters last week, “they’re going to be…
Replacing Outdated Science Provides for Better Water Management
…approaching all of this from a smarter perspective.” Critics of the updated biological opinions are making the claim that President Donald Trump is vindictively dismantling environmental protections. Environmental groups will…
USDA Invests in Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements in 31 States
…eligibility information. In April 2017, President Donald J. Trump established the Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity to identify legislative, regulatory and policy changes that could promote agriculture…
2020 Enrollment for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs Open
…sesame seed, sunflower seed and temperate Japonica rice. More Information On December 20, 2018, President Trump signed into law the 2018 Farm Bill, which provides income support, certainty and stability…