…a part of the trade mitigation initiative, will now have more time to submit their applications. “President Trump instructed me, as Secretary of Agriculture, to craft a program that would…
Significance of USMCA on American Rice Industry
…deal. So, that’s where a lot of the rice that’s grown in the South goes is into Mexico,” Crutchfield. The Trump Administration is reported to be considering the cancellation of…
President Trump’s Effort to Push USMCA Through Congress
…U.S. Congress approved and ratified the USMCA replacing NATFA. Now, a month later and no significant progress made, President Trump is looking to get the ball rolling a little faster….
Perdue Applauds USDA’s 2018 Accomplishments
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue applauded the accomplishments made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) over the past year. USDA has continued enacting President Trump’s goals of regulatory…
The 2018 Farm Bill is Officially Here
The Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, known as the 2018 Farm Bill, has now been made official after being signed by President Donald Trump today. It was a long and…
Industry Excited for Dairy Policy Reforms in Farm Bill
…Senate and will be awaiting President Trump’s signature before becoming law. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Protecting Your Operation from Damaging…
Farm Bill Set to Bring Several Benefits to California Growers
The 2018 Farm Bill is getting closer to final approval after passing through both the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives. President Trump is expected to sign the bill…
China and U.S. Attempt to Resolve Trade Issues Within 90 Days
…the tariffs imposed on cars and corn. The two nations have also agreed to attempt to resolve the trade disputes over the next 90 days. On Friday, however, the Trump…
Ag Must Be Part Of U.S.-EU Trade Deal, Groups Insist
…National Pork Producers Council, urged the Trump administration “to continue stressing to [the EU] that only a truly comprehensive agreement will be acceptable to the Administration and, ultimately, to the…
Hesitation in Celebrating Interim Trade Deal with China
The United States and China have agreed to suspend any further tariffs until March 1, allowing the two counties to hopefully negotiate some kind of trade agreement. The Trump Administration…
Round Two of Trade Mitigation Payments Coming From USDA
…the announcement today after being authorized by President Donald Trump. It will be the final round of trade mitigation payments that were originally announced back in July in response to…
USDA Launches New Program to Create High-Speed Internet e-Connectivity in Rural America
…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 and prosperity in rural communities….
Groups Respond to House Passage of Farm Bill
…to dairy producers in times of need. NMPF urged President Donald Trump to immediately sign the bill. “The farm bill passed by the full Congress represents a truly bipartisan spirit…
New WOTUS Rule Proposal Brings Optimism
…know where federal jurisdiction begins and ends. President Trump is making good on his promise to reduce burdensome regulations to free our producers to do what they do best –…