…in passing this common-sense, bipartisan bill that is a necessary targeted response to avoid retaliation from Canada and Mexico. Two of our top trading partners announced earlier this month their…
House Votes To Repeal ‘COOL,’ Senate Urged To Follow
…to be fed out and processed. The WTO decision allows Canada and Mexico to place retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods going into their countries. “We’re pleased that the House voted…
PMA Issues Statement of the Country-of-Origin Labeling Amendments Act
…fresh produce from the U.S., this adverse ruling threatens to jeopardize over $1 billion in produce exports to Canada and Mexico through direct impact of tariffs which will make exports…
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Repair Housing in Rural Communities
…page 28943 of the May 20, 2015 Federal Register. USDA is making up to $3.3 million in grants available in Fiscal Year 2015. Pre-applications are due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern…
The Western View: Saving Butterflies
…makes a grand journey from central Mexico to Canada, then back to Mexico. What is truly amazing about it is that it takes several generations – the butterfly that travels…
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Socially-Disadvantaged Producers
…notice is $175,000. More information on how to apply can be found on page 28937 of the May 20 Federal Register. Applications submitted by mail must be postmarked by July…
Trials Looking Into Rhodococcus Field Transfer
…New Mexico State University, Dr. Jennifer Randall, says the two strands together amplify the odd growing patterns in young trees. Central Valley growers had many questions about the transmission of…
Editorial: Country of Origin Labeling
…Canada and Mexico regarding the U.S. country of origin labeling (COOL) program. Retaliation by Canada and Mexico will soon become a reality, meaning economically devastating tariffs on a broad spectrum…
Legislation Introduced in House to Repeal COOL
…to the closure of a number of processing plants and feedlots in the U.S.” Ruling initially in 2011 on a complaint by Canada and Mexico, the WTO found that the…
WTO Rules Against U.S. Country of Origin Labeling Requirements
…step is retaliation by Canada and Mexico. Retaliation will irreparably harm our economy and our relationships with our top trading partners and send a signal to the world that the…
NCBA President: Next Step is Retaliation
…for a fourth time that this rule discriminates against Canadian and Mexican livestock, the next step is retaliation by Canada and Mexico. Retaliation will irreparably harm our economy and our…
WTO Rules against U.S.’ Country of Origin Labeling Requirements
…found COOL to be non-compliant – a decision we fully expected. As retaliation by Canada and Mexico becomes a reality, it is more important now than ever to act quickly…
CDFA’s Drought Resources Web Page; a Useful Tool for Farmers, Ranchers and Farmworkers
CDFA’s Drought Resources web page stands as a valuable tool for farmers, ranchers and farmworkers seeking information about the drought in California and assistance programs. The page features links to…
COOL Retaliation & Its Impact on America
…Pending arbitration, retaliation claimed by Canada and Mexico could be economically devastating. Canada and Mexico are our top export partners, and these preferred relationships are vital to our local and…
