…timely and substantive results for American workers, farmers, ranchers, and businesses.” The Trump administration intends to negotiate the trade agreements under Trade Promotion Authority, which allows for a simple yes…
Pork Producers Encouraged by Trade Announcement
…the past,” adding that NPPC expects the U.S. to require the EU to eliminate all tariff and non-tariff barriers to U.S. pork. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
McConnell: No NAFTA 2.0 Vote This Year
As expected, the U.S. Senate will not consider the updated North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), known as the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), in 2018. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told…
Farm Bill Being Stalled Further Possible
…expected the new farm bill to be passed following the midterm elections. Those close to the negotiations continue to work on the farm bill, but the House and Senate are…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-18-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
Trade Market Landscape for California Rice Remains Turbulent
…on the list depending on the year. So, the conclusion of an agreement is very positive news,” Crutchfield said. Looking ahead at the 2018 crop, a shift toward a more…
California is a National Leader in Agricultural Conservation Investment
Texas is the only other state to have spent more on conservation investment through USDA’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for the fiscal year 2018. California spent more than $100…
U.S. Now has 6.5 Million Acres of Organic Certified Land
…organic farmland statistics because the Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will not be issuing data on organic acreage for 2018. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Panel Calls for Congress to Pass Senate Version of the Farm Bill
A panel formed by Food Policy Action says Congress should pass the Senate version of the farm bill. The organization took aim at the House version of the farm bill…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-17-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
USDA Announces Hass Avocado Board Appointments
…Ayala, Mission, Texas Dave Billings, Irvine, Calif., is appointed to serve a two-year term to fill a seat that has been vacant since February 2018. “The Hass Avocado Board plays…
Trudeau Says USMCA Keeps China Trade Door Open
…form their own bilateral trade pact. However, Trudeau says the clause does not stop Canada from doing business with “whom it pleases.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Europe’s Leading Livestock Event, Sommet de l’Elevage, Welcomes 95,000+ Professionals
…and notably the warm welcome they received at the show. A delegation of 150 Turkish farmers and farm-industry actors accompanied their Minister of Agriculture to the show and with the…
Agri View: Farm Labor Cost More Today
Everett Griner talks about farm labor costing more in today’s Agri View. Farm Labor Cost More Today No matter where the crop is grown, and what the price is that…