With the World Trade Organization announcing today that Canada and Mexico can slap $1 billion in new tariffs against U.S. exports, National Milk Producers Federation is pushing Congress to fix…
NCBA on WTO COOL Tariffs
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) issued the following statement on the WTO announcement about COOL retaliation tariffs. The World Trade Organization today authorized Canada and Mexico to assess over…
National Pork Producers Council on Tariff Announcement
…Mexico can put $1.01 billion in tariffs on U.S. goods because the COOL law, which the international trade body previously ruled violates U.S. trade obligations, discriminates against Canadian and Mexican…
WTO Okays $1.01 Billion In Tariffs On U.S. Goods
…which the international trade body previously ruled violates U.S. trade obligations, discriminates against Canadian and Mexican animals that are sent to the United States to be fed out and processed….
Nut Theft Summit Stresses Education
…print can be a vital clue for them after a theft occurs. Boudreaux likened this crime to drug trade, only nut theft is more lucrative because the product is legal….
USDA Announces 2016 Agricultural Outlook Forum
…and Trade, to Urban Agriculture. USDA Chief Economist Robert Johansson will present “The 2016 Economic Outlook for Agriculture.” The Forum’s keynote address will be delivered by Howard Buffett, CEO of…
Climate Change Report – USDA
USDA Report Warns Climate Change Likely to Impede Progress on Global Food Security Vilsack PARIS, Dec. 2, 2015 — Climate change is likely to impede progress on reducing undernourishment around…
COOL: WTO to Announce Retaliation
The World Trade Organization will announce retaliation levels against the United States under Country of Origin Labeling next week. Micheal Clements reports. WTO to Announce COOL Retaliation For the full…
Former Ag Secretaries Urge Congress to Pass TPP
…rural communities. TPP is a new trade deal that will create new opportunities for American-grown and American–made products in the dynamic Asia-Pacific region. By opening new markets in Japan, Vietnam,…
CDFA Announces 2016 Funding for the SWEEP
…The funding is made available through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, from proceeds of California’s Cap-and-Trade program. Agricultural operations can apply for funding of up-to $200,000 per project, for irrigation…
NRCS Handbook to Support Conservation on Organic Farms
…work with organic producers. Consumer demand for organic products continues to grow. The Organic Trade Association, which represents more than 8,500 organic businesses across 50 states, reports that demand for…
Trans-Pacific Partnership and Japan
…Japan’s average hides significant tariff peaks: for many products Japanese tariffs exceed 100 percent and significantly restrict trade. FTA Negotiations. Japan has concluded free trade agreements (FTAs) with a number…
FDA Issues FSMA Produce Safety, FSVP and Third-Party Accreditation Rules
…rules published today reflect many, but not all, of the amendments PMA and other leading food trade organizations have recommended in their comments to FDA in the last few years,”…
Transportation Perspectives of U.S. International Food Aid Programs Examination
…and a strong shipyard industrial base to ensure we have the capability to build and replenish our naval forces in times of war,” said Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA), Chairman of…