U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer announced that the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will be ready to be put into effect on July 1. Ambassador Lighthizer sent a notice to Congress on…
Pushing for the Removal of Payment Caps Under CFAP
…good reasons for some of those policies we’ve put in place,” California Citrus Mutual President Casey Creamer told AgNet West. “But when you look at the trade context and you…
USDA Reports Record Enrollment in Key Farm Safety-Net Programs
WASHINGTON, April 21, 2020 – Producers signed a record 1.77 million contracts for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the…
Valley Democrats Call for Cooperation in Water Administration
…operation of the State Water Project and federal Central Valley Project. We believe the most plausible path forward is through continued negotiation and the voluntary agreement process,” the letter states. …
Struggling Producers Ready to Meet Increased Food Bank Needs
…see those other industries that we are dependant on really beginning to suffer. Whether that’s in our grocery stores, but really our restaurants and foodservice and even trade.” He added…
California Prunes Look ‘Very Good’ After A Strong Bloom
…fruit as it’s starting to develop is going through cell division phase and it needs a nice steady ramp-up of temperatures not a sudden hit or blast of 80- or…
$5 Billion in Relief Sought for Produce Market Stabilization Program
…more than 100 members of Congress who are urging USDA to provide immediate relief to the industry. “Over a five-day period, 30 million school lunches, 15 million school breakfasts, and…
Farmer Relief Fund from American Farmland Trust Aims to Help Ag
…23, with grants scheduled to begin distribution on May 1. Heckert noted that most of the applicants thus far have 2019 revenues between $10,000 and $250,000, with anticipated losses of…
Trade Progress with China Despite Pandemic Challenges
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative recently announced that there has been trade progress made on behalf of the U.S.-China Phase One…
Senate Approves Coronavirus Stimulus Bill, Bringing Agricultural Assistance
After days of negotiating, the U.S. Senate finally reached an agreement and passed a coronavirus stimulus bill which will aid in the economic recovery of the country as it deals…
Farmers Could Potentially Be Looking at Another MFP Roll Out
…when it comes to the implementation of new trade deals, which could warrant a third round of MFP payments. Duvall said, “We are approaching the time where we are starting…
USDA Continues Focus on Service During COVID-19 Outbreak
…efforts include continued monitoring and reporting on U.S. agricultural exports, global agricultural trade, and trade policy priorities such as implementation of the U.S.-China Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement. Farm…
USMCA Ratification Now Officially Complete
The Canadian Parliament has officially approved the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), making the announcement late last week. The USMCA ratification was made possible after the trade deal passed through the…
Date Set for Dairy Quota Suspension Hearing
…to phase out the quota system over a period of five years. Listen to the report below. Modern Ag Report ~ 03.11.2020 About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag…