…hundreds of investigations into four sizeable food sectors which make up significant portions of the global production of each commodity such as European dairy, Latin American beef, Asian paddy rice,…
Farm Bureau Details Trade, Tariff Impacts on Agriculture
…transportation, finance and retailing must be considered when pursing trade actions,” Farm Bureau emphasized. The European Union, Canada and Mexico all have implemented retaliatory tariffs in response to the U.S….
USDA Details Trade Damage Estimate Calculations
…developed an estimate of gross trade damages for commodities with assessed retaliatory tariffs by Canada, China, the European Union, Mexico, and Turkey to set commodity payment rates and purchase levels…
Hurricane Changes Fly-in Schedule for Ag Groups
…genetically engineered livestock and laboratory-produced cultured protein.” Meanwhile, National Farmers Union members who arrived earlier this week are not expected to leave until a scheduled departure on Friday. More than…
Farm, Ethanol Groups Urge President to Restore Integrity to RFS, Allow Year-Round E15 Sales
In a letter to President Trump, the American Farm Bureau Federation, National Corn Growers Association, National Farmers Union, National Sorghum Producers, American Coalition for Ethanol, Growth Energy, and Renewable Fuels…
National Farmers Union DC Fly-in This Week
National Farmers Union members head to Capitol Hill this week at a critical time for agriculture issues. NFU is hosting 350 farmers as part of a fly-in event. The farmers…
Canada, U.S. NAFTA Talks Appear to be Progressing
…with Japan, the European Union and even China. President Donald Trump continues to pressure Canada into reaching an agreement “over the next day or two,” threatening that Canada would “be…
Agriculture Trade Surplus to Shrink
…behind Canada and Mexico. The forecast says China will fall to fifth in fiscal year 2019, behind the European Union and Japan. Shipments to China are expected to drop by…
Water Works: Diverse Opposition to the State Water Proposal
…that would not adversely affect communities. “We simply ask for equitable decision making,” Superintendent of Merced Union High School District Alan Peterson said during a water rally in Sacramento. For…
China Grain Imports Plunge Amidst Tariffs
…The trade war has targeted agricultural products from the U.S., including staple imports of pork and soybeans. Meanwhile, China has begun importing pork from Chili and the European Union. Source:…
U.S./China Trade Talks Draw a Blank
…the European Union and Japan to discuss joint efforts to confront China at the World Trade Organization over its industrial subsidies and conduct of its state-owned enterprises. Source: National Association…
NFU: Beef Producers Disadvantaged by Current “Product of U.S.A” Labeling Standards
The National Farmers Union (NFU) Thursday told the Department of Agriculture U.S. meat labeling standards are disadvantaging U.S. beef producers by allowing products born, raised, or slaughtered outside of the…
Poultry Facilities Recognized for Safety Performance
…LLC Jack, AL Enterprise Complex – Processing Union Springs, AL – Processing Valley Proteins Inc. Wadesboro, NC – Rendering Award of Honor Butterball LLC Ozark, AR – Processing Carthage, MO…
Farming Groups Call for Swift Farm Bill Passage
…years, the presidents of the American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers Union are asking Senate and House conferees to move quickly. Everything from commodity price supports to childhood nutrition,…