…away with all the damage they say will be caused by the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Trade Agreement, or CETA. The Dairy Farmers of Canada say CETA will result in up…
Japan Passes TPP
…substantial long-term economic losses with no TPP in effect. In September, President Obama warned that China is pushing for its own long-term trade deal with the Asian region and that…
Farm Groups Begin Lame-Duck TPP Push
Farm Groups are beginning a final push for action on the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement in the lame-duck session of Congress, but the uphill climb is getting steeper. Senate…
Dairy Industry Segment Doesn’t Want TPP
…TPP is a frustration with trade deals that favor cheap foreign imports and hurt the average Wisconsin farmer. Comments like “Fair trade – not free trade!” and “Fair trade only”…
Global Food Prices Continue to Rise
…time in three months. The Food Price Index, which has risen continuously throughout 2016 except for a brief dip in July, is a trade-weighted index tracking international market prices for…
Growing Quality Tomatoes with Half the Nitrogen and a Third Less Water
…looking long term—that the trade-offs might actually be favorable.” Sanchez says he terminates the cover crop before the tomatoes are planted, leaving the dead residue to smother weeds and feed…
Almond Board: Almond Conference Sessions
…Almond Conference also provides attendees the opportunity to see the latest products and access new equipment via the trade show, which is home to more than 200 companies in the…
What Does President Trump Mean for Canada
…out of the North American Free Trade agreement, which would have a significant impact on Canada’s economy. Debra Steger, a former Canadian negotiator at the World Trade Organization, points out…
New Administration May Benefit Seed Industry
…Seed Trade Association President and CEO Andy LaVigne talked with AgNet West about the presidential election results and what it means for the seed industry. “Well I think it will…
What Does Trump Win Mean for Ag
…to “end the war on the American farmer.” During the campaign, Trump said he would keep the Farm bill together, fix the nation’s infrastructure, cut back on government regulations, and…
Duvall Comments on Election Results
…Congress on issues such as the farm bill, tax reform and a trade agenda focused on reducing barriers and expanding exports. “America’s farmers and ranchers are working overtime to ensure…
Peterson Named U.S. Wheat Associates President in 2017
…the President’s position after Alan retires. He has spent his entire career in the grain trade and has been a steady hand directing overseas marketing efforts for USW over the…
West Coast Ports Improving Infrastructure, but More Needed
…information available to DOT and state and local governments about important aspects of supply chains. For example, a 2015 DOT report notes that movements of international trade between ports and…
With Election Day Over, Farm Groups Push for TPP
…Producers Council and the National Corn Growers Association are pressing the current Congress to consider and approve the trade deal during the lame-duck session. The fate of TPP remains uncertain,…