…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…
Farm Groups Respond to NAFTA Announcement
…agreement in place. However, with Canada yet to be included, many questions remain. Farmers for Free Trade director Brian Kuehl says there is “significant work that remains” in delivering on…
New Trade Agreement Reached with Mexico
…resolved for our agricultural producers,” the statement read. Canada was also a topic of discussion during the phone call, with President Nieto expressing a desire to see Canada be incorporated…
Canada Next for NAFTA
…comments come as the U.S. and Mexico were close to a “handshake” agreement Thursday, helping calm some anxieties for agriculture amidst the global trade turmoil. Politico reports that the top…
Mexico, U.S., Expected to Announce NAFTA Agreement Thursday
…a breakthrough with Mexico on the talks, which could pave the way for Canada to resume negotiations with the United States. The announcement is “on the schedule,” however, plans can,…
Canada Expecting High-Volume Crop Season
Just as the United States is expected to harvest a bumper crop, according to the latest Department of Agriculture numbers, Canada is expecting a high-volume harvest as well. CNS Canada…
Canadians Happy with Trudeau Handling of NAFTA
…Mexico are working to reach an agreement. Meanwhile, a Canadian public opinion research firm, says 56 percent of Canadians approve of Trudeau’s handling of the ongoing NAFTA talks, representing an…
China Hopeful for FTA with Canada
…Canada as Canada has insisted on a progressive trade deal that would also cover some labor, environment, gender and governance issues. Officials say there was little progress on issues that…
Citrus Study Says Regulation Costs to Increase
…or $67 per acre of citrus,” predicts Bruce A. Babcock, Ph.D., a professor in the School of Public Policy at the University of California, Riverside, who authored the study. “New…
The Western View: World’s Only Corn Palace
…black, blue, white, orange, calico, yellow and green – all natural, Dakota-grown corn. A different theme is chosen each year, and murals are designed to reflect that theme. Ear by…
Canada May Rejoin NAFTA Talks this Week
…of the talks as the U.S. and Mexico engage in negotiations. However, Canada has remained out largely since many issues being discussed are simply topics, such as labor, that Canada…
Bayer/Monsanto Merger Clears All Hurdles
It’s taken months of divesting, negotiating, and waiting, but Bayer and Monsanto will complete their merger. An Ag Web Dot Com article notes German-based Bayer can now officially begin integrating…
Agri View: Cattlemen COOL Legal Battle
…This is a lengthy process. It cost the cattlemen even more to go to court. Even with sufficient evidence in their favor, they lost the case. But, that is not…
NAFTA Talks Reach One-Year Mark, Close to U.S. Mexico Agreement
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiation effort passed the one-year anniversary this week. A year ago Thursday, the U.S., Canada and Mexico convened for the start of the…