The World Trade Organization (WTO) recently granted permission for the European Union (EU) to impose tariffs on American goods. European officials are considering the implementation of the tariffs in response…
Proposition 12 Still Scheduled for 2022 Implementation, For Now
…on losing frivolous lawsuits, the meat industry trade groups should instead invest in improving animal welfare and complying with animal cruelty laws. The Humane Society and our allies will keep…
US Officials Addressing Canadian Rules for Romaine Testing
…with Canadian officials to address the issue. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office (USTR), as well as the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA), are also…
OTA Details How Federal Policy Can Best Support Organic Production
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) recently published a white paper detailing how federal policy can best support organic production. The ‘Advancing Organic to Mitigate Climate Change’ paper details the value…
Almond Update: Virtual Conference Set to Mimic Past Events
…events, this year’s conference will include a trade show hall, production and research updates, educational sessions, social networking gatherings and more. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet stakeholders…
The Western View: Compared to 1876, This Election is Tame
…they threatened “Tilden or War.” Ohio Republican congressman James Monroe summed up the situation. He said that if the Republican Senate should declare disputed votes for Hayes, the House would…
Enhancing Food Safety Through U.S.-Mexico Partnership
…working relationship based on the amount of trade between the two countries. The pillars of the partnership between the three agencies have been prevention, outbreak response, regulatory laboratory collaboration, and…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-07-20
…Greg Doud discussing what it took to make trade improvements with China, and preserving avocados to protect the industry. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features…
Farm Groups Encourage Continued WTO Membership
A large group of agricultural organizations is encouraging the U.S. to remain members of the World Trade Organization (WTO). In a letter to U.S. trade officials and congressional leaders, the…
GAO Report Details How Trade Aid Payments Were Distributed
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) details how trade aid payments were administered through the 2019 Market Facilitation Program (MFP) in a recent report. The program was established in 2018…
U.S. Tariffs on China Violate Trade Rules According to WTO
A World Trade Organization (WTO) panel recently ruled that U.S tariffs on Chinese goods were in violation of certain international trade rules. Tariffs were placed on more than $200 billion…
Stakeholder Input Sought for Agriculture Innovation Agenda
…of sources. Farmers, trade associations, commodity boards, and any others involved in the supply chain or in the development of best management practices and technologies are encouraged to comment. The…
Farm Sector Profits Forecast Highlights Importance of Government Aid
…to increase nearly 23 percent over last year, to $102.7 billion in 2020. The projected increase comes despite the challenges created by COVID-19 with lower commodity prices and trade complications….
Trump, Biden Outline Agricultural Priorities
…pandemic, trade wars and depressed markets. It is important for our members to understand where the presidential candidates stand on issues important to rural America.” President Trump’s responses focus largely…