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…
EPA RFS Waiver Website Doesn’t Include Justification
…the website a “good place to start,” but says there is “a lot of questions left unanswered.” The EPA launched the website last week, as acting EPA administrator Andrew Wheeler…
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
…addition, the timeline for hog producers has been extended. Perdue announced in July that USDA would act to aid farmers in response to trade damage from unjustified retaliation. President Trump…
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…vital that the EPA uphold President Trump’s commitment to American biofuels and immediately tear down outdated regulatory barriers against the summertime sale of E15,” Skor says.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…
Industry Groups Encourage Participation in On-Farm Readiness Reviews
…Agriculture’s (CDFA) educational outreach program. The reviews were part of CDFA’s Produce Safety Program, which is designed to help prepare agricultural operations for compliance with the Food Safety Modernization’s Act (FSMA)…
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….
Water Works: Getting Involved with Your GSA
…Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) that was passed in 2014. The newly created agencies are taking input from various sectors of the community on what the plans will look like,…
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…