…in the first three rounds, but we think this is the way these things get going,” Perdue said. Speaking at a Washington International Trade Association event, Perdue added, “If you’ve…
Medfly Quarantine Affects Solano Farms
…detected, Lum took a proactive approach, asking the agricultural commissioner what protocol the state would require to permit him to ship his commodities, should discovery of more flies trigger a…
EU, Canada, Settle 21 Year Beef Fight
Canada and the European Union have settled a 21-year dispute of hormone-treated meat, according to Reuters. In a filing with the World Trade Organization this week, Canada and the EU…
Two Groups Urge USDA to Finalize Farmer Fair Practices Rule
…and ranchers from abuse by concentrated markets. They are calling on Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to allow the Farmer Fair Practices Rules, and an interim final rule on “competitive injury,”…
USDA Issues Farm Safety Net and Conservation Payments
…next several months. Payments are being made to producers who enrolled base acres of barley, corn, grain sorghum, lentils, oats, peanuts, dry peas, soybeans, wheat, and canola. In the upcoming…
Fertilizer Company to Halt Production to Curb Excess Supply
…had not been determined. The company is attempting to lower the excess supply of potash, adjusting inventory to better reflect demand. The move comes as Potash Corp is in the…
Trump on KORUS to Lighthizer: Call Me a “Crazy Guy”
…largest U.S. agricultural export market, with beef leading the way, followed by lemons, shelled almonds, cheese, cherries and wine and beer. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA Talks to Return to Washington, D.C.
…the midterm election cycle, as a comment period would extend into September 2018, even at the fastest pace, likely putting the potential final approval of a new NAFTA in 2019….
Canada Better Positioned for NAFTA Talks Than 23 Years Ago
…now, he says, the U.S. has no surplus. He told Canada’s Global News that both sides would benefit in the end even though some sectors will win and others will…
Water Board OKs Hike in Water Quality Fees
…need for some General Fund infusion of these programs. There’s significant public benefit, but agriculture is carrying the burden, not only in the cost of compliance, but the fees,” Merkley…
Mexico Says U.S. Proposals Would Threaten Free Ag Trade
…putting forth proposals for what it calls “seasonal windows” when it comes to agriculture trading with Mexico and Canada. The article says this type of a proposal would be a…
NAFTA Nations Reports Progress Despite Tensions
…issue is separate from the NAFTA negotiations. Negotiators did say they made progress in several different areas, including telecommunications, digital trade, and state-owned enterprises. The chapter on competition will probably…
Western View: How to Donate for Hurricane Relief
…directly to the people of this beleaguered island. Go to their official website at http://unidosporpuertorico.com/. Lastly, if you’re in a position to send a truckload of food, water or clothing,…
“i5k” is for Insects
…researchers see as neutral ground for collaboration, explained NAL project co-lead, Christopher Childers. The i5k Workspace@NAL works. In April 2017, more than 60 scientists from 7 countries and institutions, including…