…bilateral trade deals will depend, in part, on how the U.S., Canada, and Mexico wrap up the NAFTA negotiations. “I hope we don’t have to wait until NAFTA is done…
Governors Lobby for NAFTA Conclusion
…Mexico looking to South American buyers for more commodities, Roberts says his, and other states could get hit hard by any additional uncertainty in the next few months. From the…
Agri View: Changes Coming for Grading Pork
Everett Griner talks about how beef is graded by USDA, and the changes being made for grading pork, in today’s Agri View. When you buy beef anywhere in America, the…
Changes Made to H-2C Immigration Bill
…the House floor for a vote. Many Republicans, as well as Secretary Perdue, support the bill. Last month, Perdue expressed concern that if Goodlatte’s bill wasn’t part of a broader…
Mexico Buying More Brazilian Corn as NAFTA Negotiations Continue
…negotiations suddenly fall apart. They’re trying to protect over $19 billion in sales to Mexican buyers of corn, soybeans, poultry, and dairy. Despite that, Mexican corn imports from Brazil are…
USDA Seeks Ideas to Help SNAP Participants Become Independent
…Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, the National School Lunch Program, and the Summer Food Service Program which together comprise America’s nutrition safety net. For more information, visit www.fns.usda.gov….
The Western View: Feile Parkfield
…of the festival will be on Irish traditional and American old time music and their close relationship, explored through live collaborations. It will also feature storytelling, poetry, workshops, horseback rides,…
Canadian Ag Minister Promoting Ag Trade in California
Canada’s top agriculture official is promoting trade between the U.S. and Canada in California this week. Hon. Lawrence MacAulay Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada says Minister of Agriculture…
UCCE to be a Leader in Climate Change Awareness and Education
…change facts. “… scientists are naturally risk-averse when it comes to public dialogue,” Myhre wrote in an essay on Guardian.com. “The verbal, argumentative skills common to professions in law, politics,…
The Western View: Nutria Invasion
…America. colonies have become established and wreaked havoc in Louisiana, the Chesapeake bay, and the Pacific Northwest. Since March 30, 2017, more than 20 nutria, including males, pregnant females and…
Celebrating a Heart Healthy Food
…February 16th is National Almond Day. Whether you are eating them by themselves, using almond milk, pasta, flour, butter, oil or meal, almonds offer a delicious flavor along with many…
Secretary Perdue Confirmed as 2018 Commodity Classic Keynote Speaker
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue will speak at the upcoming Commodity Classic in Anaheim, California. Held February 27th to March first, Perdue will be the keynote speaker for Wednesday morning’s general…
Canada: Trade Problems Expected with the U.S. Even if NAFTA is Signed
…bureaucrat in Canada’s Trade Ministry, noted recent U.S. moves to impose duties on Canadian softwood lumber, commercial airliners and some paper products, as examples. All were prompted by complaints from…
Former Ag Trade Negotiator Says Much Work Left on NAFTA
…she says: “There are some technical issues, like the rules of origin, that are really complicated to advance.” Vetter warns the talks could harm trade with Mexico, the top buyer…