…stamps at the American Philatelic Society National Summer Convention Stamp Show in Richmond, VA. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Assistant Regional Director for External Affairs, Midwest Region, Charles Traxler, President…
Trump Endorsed Immigration Bill Could Harm Farm Labor
…interpreted to mean those in agriculture, according to the Hagstrom Report. The Reforming American Immigration for a Strong Economy, Or RAISE Act, does not target the H2A program, which brings…
Senate Democrats Revive Bill to End Cuba Embargo
…addition to lifting the economic sanctions, according to Politico. Wyden says the embargo “only serves to shut U.S. exporters out of a natural market for American agricultural and manufactured goods.”…
Mexico Releases NAFTA Goals
Mexico says it plans to prioritize free access for goods and services in the upcoming North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Negotiations. Mexico this week announced the nation’s goals for…
Mexico Names Chief NAFTA Negotiator
Ramos Mexico announced that Kenneth Smith Ramos would be the nation’s chief negotiator for the North American Free Trade Agreement talks set to begin later this month. Ramos will be…
Consumers Have Trouble Reading Food Labels
…interesting poll findings include: Older Americans are slightly more likely to keep food longer, while younger Americans are more likely to throw food away earlier based on the date label….
Growth Energy Calls Court Decision on RVO’s a Win for Consumers
…a joint petition filed in January 2016 to hear a challenge to the EPA’s Renewable Fuel Standards for 2014, 2015 and 2016. Growth Energy along with Americans for Clean Energy,…
Perdue: No Signs Mexico Will Buy South America’s Corn, Soybeans
…the upcoming North American Free Trade Agreement renegotiations. USGC said there are indications Mexico is seriously looking for alternative suppliers for not just corn but other grain products. The Council…
Poultry Producers Comment on NAFTA Renegotiation Plans
…Coalition referred to the North American Free Trade Agreement (“NAFTA”) as a “bonanza for American Agriculture.” The National Chicken Council (NCC), USA Poultry & Egg Export Council (USAPEEC), and the…
Margaritaville Lime Bags
…shaves the ice and blends this South American cocktail to perfection. Grab three Old Fashioned or rocks glasses and muddle a few lime wedges in the bottom of each. Then…
Wind Power Advancing in U.S.
A new report from the American Wind Energy Association finds 357 megawatts in new wind energy projects were brought online during the second quarter of the year. Nationally, the U.S….
Grains Council Meeting in Vancouver
…growing influence in global trade and the U.S. approach to trade policy negotiations, including the coming modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Advisory teams for USGC are also…
Trucks Carry Majority of NAFTA Freight
Trucks carry more freight between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada under the North American Free Trade Agreement than railcars. The Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics last week reported…
Secretary Perdue Regarding Japan’s Planned Increase of Tariff on U.S. Frozen Beef
…address these strong concerns, and the harm that could result to both American producers and Japanese consumers.” U.S. exports of beef and beef products to Japan totaled $1.5 billion last…