All sides of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) want a trilateral deal between the U.S., Canada and Mexico, as the White House is pushing towards separate deals. Trade…
USDA Launches Trade Mitigation Programs
…given the existence of qualified USDA suppliers and specifications for these products. Examples include various forms and varieties of apples, pork, beef, dairy, blueberries, grapefruit, oranges, pears, cranberries, plums/prunes, walnuts,…
Agri View: Agriculture Feeling the Pain
…buying. They simply increased the tariff. That is the way it is with all of these countries, and agriculture, and farm products, seem to be hit first and hardest. I…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Clams Untamed
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USDA Announces No Actions Under Feedstock Flexibility Program
…Farm Bill as an option to avoid sugar forfeitures. USDA’s August 10, 2018, World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report (www.usda.gov/oce/commodity/wasde) projects that fiscal year 2018 U.S. ending sugar stocks…
The Western View: CRB Study in Ag Financial Issues
…longer level – that growers in Peru, Brazil, Argentina, and other parts of the world have a clear advantage over California growers. Just to break even and stay in business,…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Maitake Mushrooms
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Canada Ready to Make Concession on Dairy Trade
…foreign competition by charging tariffs up to 275 percent on imports. Trudeau said this week Canada will “defend supply management.” However, sources close the negotiation say Canada’s plan is not…
Webpage Highlighting Resources to Bridge the Broadband e-Connectivity Infrastructure Gap
…internet e-Connectivity acts as a catalyst for rural prosperity by enabling efficient, modern communications between rural American households, farms, ranches, businesses, schools and health care centers. Yet, according to the…
Canada Returns to NAFTA Talks
…so-called handshake agreement with Canada, following a framework agreement with Mexico. The U.S. seeks to announce a deal by the end of this week, placing a deadline of Friday. However,…
Canadian Business Council Says NAFTA Agreement Possible this Week
…be “harsh” and intensive.” The U.S. remains hopeful Canada can get on board quickly, but is ready to go ahead with just Mexico, for now, to avoid political pressures later….
Food Safety Professionals Ensure that “What’s in Your Meat” is Safe and Wholesome
…more than 200 veterinary drug and chemical residues as well as numerous harmful pathogens. Our intensive testing process includes a preliminary test, or screening test, followed, when positive, by confirmatory…
USDA Announces Trade Relief Details
…Facilitation Program (MFP), administered by (FSA). The program will provide payments to producers of corn, cotton, dairy, pork, sorghum, soybean, and wheat. Farmers can begin to apply for the MFP…
Trump Terminating Current NAFTA
…issues to work out with Canada, but administration officials a hopeful the issues can be resolved quickly. Trump Monday told reporters Canada could have a separate deal or be included…