Business groups in Canada say it is possible that Canada could agree to a framework deal on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) this week, in line with a…
Food Safety Professionals Ensure that “What’s in Your Meat” is Safe and Wholesome
As the head of a public health agency that ensures the safety of meat and poultry, food safety is my number one priority. Americans depend on us to keep their…
USDA Announces Trade Relief Details
…will make $200 million available through the Agricultural Trade Promotion Program (ATP) to aid in the development of other foreign markets for American agricultural products. The program is aimed at…
NCGA: USDA Trade Aid Won’t Make Up for Lost Markets
In response to the Department of Agriculture’s tariff mitigation package, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) says the plan “won’t make up for lost markets.” The organization reiterated its call…
Trump Terminating Current NAFTA
The U.S. and Mexico have agreed to a new North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) framework, prompting President Trump to announce his intent to terminate the current agreement. That means…
Farm Groups Respond to NAFTA Announcement
Farm country overall shows reserved optimism regarding the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) announcement Monday. The announcement marks a step forward, as Mexico and the U.S. have a basic…
New Trade Agreement Reached with Mexico
…Enrique Peña Nieto, President Trump said that new agreement is “a really good deal for both countries.” President Trump noted that the new deal would not reuse the North American…
Memphis Meats, NAMI Want Joint Regulation of Cell-Based Meat
The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) joined up with Memphis Meats, a San Francisco-based company that’s developing cell-based meat to send a letter to the Trump Administration. The Hagstrom Report…
Three More States Enter WOTUS Court Battle
…the applicability of WOTUS throughout the nation,” Paxton wrote in his motion. The WOTUS rule is currently enjoined in 24 states due to other court decisions. Groups including the American…
USDA Payments Expected After Labor Day
…is “on track” to remit payments after Labor Day, but declined to offer further details of the plan, which was expected to be announced by the end of the week….
Canada Next for NAFTA
A trade official from Mexico is hopeful to bring Canada back into the North American Free Trade Agreement talks to reach a three-way agreement, as early as next week. The…
USDA Expected to Announce Trade Relief Package Friday
…at $1.65 per bushel and one cent per bushel for corn farmers. However, further details regarding the plan have not been released officially, or leaked, leaving the industry in a…
Mexico, U.S., Expected to Announce NAFTA Agreement Thursday
A handshake between Mexico and the United States is expected today (Thursday) on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Politico reports the Trump administration is planning to formally announce…
Canadians Happy with Trudeau Handling of NAFTA
Canadians are supportive of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s handling of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Canada is expected to rejoin the talks this week, as the U.S. and…