The National Pork Producers Council warned that possible Chinese tariffs on U.S. pork could have a significant negative impact on rural America. China has indicated it will impose the duties…
Perdue Comments Regarding Omnibus Spending Bill
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement regarding the omnibus spending bill released by Congressional leaders: Perdue “The omnibus spending plan released last night contains a number…
NFU Concerned About Harmful Modifications to Section 199A
…passage of the Tax Reform and Jobs Act.” He added that there were several bipartisan compromises to remedy challenges associated with 199A that ensured farmers and cooperatives wouldn’t be worse…
John Deere Concerned About Trade Retaliation
…threats to withdraw from the North American Free Trade Agreement, or if China imposes its own tariffs and quotas on American goods. When it comes to manufacturing their products, Deere…
Trump Administration Formally Requests Fast-Track Extension
…Hatch of Utah tied the TPA renewal process to concerns that many Republicans have about the administration’s ideas on revamping the North American Free Trade Agreement. From the National Association…
Ag Bankers, Accountants Oppose Sugar Policy Modernization Act
…the Sugar Policy Modernization Act. The legislation would make changes to the American sugar program. The bankers and accountants say in the letter, “We’ve had the opportunity to review the…
Secretary Perdue Celebrates National Ag Day
…thrilled that we have a day, really a whole week, where we can celebrate the bounty of the American harvest.” Secretary Perdue also released a video celebrating America’s agriculture community….
Celebrating National Ag Day
…event: Agriculture: Food For Life. Events all around This Land of Ours, including the nation’s capital, will help tell the true story of American agriculture and remind citizens that agriculture…
House Committee Seeking Reauthorization of Animal Drug Legislation
Lawmakers are seeking to renew the Animal Drug User Fee Act and the Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments, set to expire later this year. Last week, the House Energy…
Celebrating National Poultry Day
…Christmas, the USDA reports the average American consumes 222 pounds of chicken or turkey every year. It is believed that chicken was introduced to American soil by the European explorers…
Justice Department Not Satisfied With Bayer/Monsanto Proposals
Bayer’s plan to get antitrust approval from the U.S. Justice Department hasn’t satisfied the expectations of U.S. officials. Two sources told Bloomberg that those officials are worried that the merger…
Senate Finance Committee Wants to Talk Trade, Tariffs
…American goods and services, boosting access to new customers. Hatch adds, “I have made it clear that tariffs are nothing but a tax on American businesses and consumers and I…
USDA Announces Regionalization Agreement with South Korea
…during any future HPAI detections. This action bolsters the already strong trade relationship between the United States and South Korea and will prevent a repeat of trade actions taken in…
CDFA Works to Reinstate Emergency Pest Management Protocols
…the agency’s Plant Pest Prevention and Management Program. The appeal has been filed in the Third District Court of Appeal for California. The goal is to overturn the lower court…