…system is the best protection against a devastating disease outbreak like foot-and-mouth disease” Ibach said. “We have a responsibility to these producers and American agriculture as a whole to make…
U.S., Canada Talks on NAFTA Offer Little Progress
Stalled talks between the U.S. and Canada regarding the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) are expected to continue this week, as the U.S. desires to reach a deal by…
High-Yield Farming May Be Better for Environment Than Previously Believed
…hundreds of investigations into four sizeable food sectors which make up significant portions of the global production of each commodity such as European dairy, Latin American beef, Asian paddy rice,…
U.S. Close to Proceeding With Mexico-Only Trade Deal
…publish the text of an agreement to update the North American Free Trade Agreement is October first. As the deadline approaches, Hassett says the U.S. and Canada haven’t agreed to…
USDA Adds Shelled Almonds and Fresh Sweet Cherry to Market Facilitation Program
…long run to help American farmers compete globally. These programs will assist agricultural producers to meet some of the costs of disrupted markets. The sign-up period for MFP for other…
Canada Farmers Say Dairy Not a Bargaining Chip in Negotiations
Talks between Canada and the U.S. regarding the North American Free Trade Agreement are intensifying in Washington, D.C. Bloomberg says Canadian dairy farmers recently told Prime Minister Justin Trudeau not…
Growth Energy Welcomes Congressional Support for Year-Round E15
…vital that the EPA uphold President Trump’s commitment to American biofuels and immediately tear down outdated regulatory barriers against the summertime sale of E15,” Skor says. “Opening the market to…
China Sets More Tariffs on U.S. Food and Ag Imports
China said Tuesday that it will hit back against President Donald Trump with retaliatory duties of five or 10 percent against another $60 billion worth of American products. The response…
Is Canada Purposefully Dragging Out NAFTA Negotiations?
…the negotiations, Congress won’t have any choice but to consider options on how to move forward and stand up for American workers.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
The Western View: “Snake-Oil” Weathermen
…also very sad. It’s no wonder people don’t trust the media when they are treated to clown acts like this. Weather should be straightforward to report as it’s pure science;…
Canada Returns to DC for NAFTA Talks
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations between the U.S. and Canada resume this week as both sides attempt to reach a deal by the end of the month. Canada’s…
Celebrating National Cheeseburger Day
…other meats and a variety of unusual garnishes. If you make your own cheeseburger, 1/4 pound of 85 percent lean ground beef contains 193 calories. A slice of American cheese…
U.S. Continues Demand for Dairy Fix in NAFTA
The United States still demands a dairy fix in the North American Free Trade Agreement, but Canada still wants to protect its dairy industry. While Canada may be ready to…
Tariffs Cause Decline in August Almond Exports
…conditions with China beginning in 2019, American almonds may still have an advantage. “That makes it difficult to compete in that market, but again it comes down to supply,” Trevino…