…eastern third of the United States drier, as the jet stream pushes moisture from the Gulf of Mexico across the southern tier of the nation. “After a cooler February, the…
Farmers, Ranchers Need USMCA
…the job and approve the USMCA quickly. “USMCA’s predecessor, NAFTA, has boosted agricultural exports to Mexico and Canada dramatically – we’ve gone from $8.9 billion to $39 billion in the…
Super Bowl Avocados Consumption
…earlier this month sparked fear there may be no guacamole at the party this year, Mexican producers are insisting that’s not true. The President of Avocados of Mexico said they…
Federal Government Reopens for Now
…will remain adamant in receiving the necessary funding to build the wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. The temporary funding bill will set aside the $5.7 billion that President Trump is…
Well-Known Uesugi Farms Closing Doors
…it doesn’t pencil out.” Uesugi Farms has a popular pumpkin park just outside of Morgan Hill, CA. The company posted on the park’s Facebook page reassuring the public that they…
Groups Urge Administration To Lift Metals Tariffs
…Canadian and Mexican aluminum and steel imports so that America can take advantage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The Trump administration on June 1, 2018, imposed a 25 percent tariff…
Milk Labeling Comment Deadline is Approaching
…to visit the NMPF website where they have set up a page that makes the commenting process easier. “If you have any questions, or if you need help in submitting…
Farmers Dealing with Uncertainty as 2019 Starts
The year is opening with uncertainty for farmers and ranchers despite several important developments such as the 2018 Farm Bill and the US-Mexico-Canada-Agreement projected to be finalized once the government…
Farm Bureau Gives Agricultural Trade Outlook for 2019
…critical for the future of ag exports and the growth of American agriculture Salmonsen discussed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement and outlined the process for ratification. “It could be quick or…
Government Shutdown Causes Agricultural Delays
The now weeks-long government shutdown is causing delays to major trade deals and important reports. The U.S. International Trade Commission, which is responsible for examining the United States Mexico Canada…
USMCA Will Bring Gains for California Dairies
…the agriculture industry will be paying close attention to the development of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), particularly dairy farmers. The California dairy industry is especially interested in better trade…
Significance of USMCA on American Rice Industry
Although the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) still needs to be ratified by the required legislative bodies, the U.S. rice industry stands ready to reap the benefits of the agreement. “Mexico…
President Trump’s Effort to Push USMCA Through Congress
…His recent efforts to move forward with USMCA include potentially canceling NAFTA. A cancellation of NAFTA would put the pressure on Congress by giving them a six-month deadline before more…
Several Developments for Dairy in 2018
…the successful negotiation of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement. There is also excitement for more accurate labeling standards, after Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb indicated the agency will begin to…
