…real. Now, before you get upset, it is mostly imported food products that do not meet the requirements of American grown organics. Even if you have been fooled, Congress has…
Citrus Showcase Addresses Several Industry Concerns
…of Food and Agriculture regarding the Food Safety Modernization Act and the auditing process. “Hopefully it gets us out of a multitude of audits that are duplicate of each other…
Farm Bureau Praises Withdrawal of Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rule
The following may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: Duvall “The American Farm Bureau supports USDA’s decision to withdraw the misguided Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices…
American Beef Exports Have Strong Start in 2018
American beef exports in January illustrated a significant increase compared to the sizable totals from the previous year. According to information that was collected by the United States Department of…
Organic Herbs & Female Empowerment: A NRCS Success Story
…Her next project entails planting lemongrass to act as a natural pest deterrent, as well as implementing a high tunnel planned through NRCS to protect her organic basil from the…
Latest RFS Bill Ignores Ethanol Benefits and Science
…ignores current science reflecting the significant environmental benefits of ethanol and would have a catastrophic impact on the nation’s economy, energy security, and family farmers.” The bill would immediately phase…
Business, Farm, Union Groups React to Trump’s Tariffs
…imported steel and aluminum. Higher production costs mean higher prices, making American products more expensive, thereby putting American jobs at risk.” The Farmers for Free Trade Coalition says it expects…
Mexico, Canada Don’t Want Tariff Exemptions Tied to NAFTA
…a possible permanent exemption to take place outside of the North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations. Politico quotes the Mexican Economy Ministry in a release that says, “The process of…
Cap on Conventional Ethanol RINs Will Reduce Biodiesel Market
…impact can be expected for other oilseed meals, such as canola. These increased costs may negatively impact consumer food costs. “This analysis clearly demonstrates the severe harm to the biodiesel…
Dairy Export Market Relies on NAFTA
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is a significant piece of the American dairy export market. An analysis conducted by Informa Economics identifies the free trade agreement as a…
Canada Staying Calm and Constructive Amidst Trade Talks
…in response to Trump’s tariff plan for steel and aluminum, Reuters says Canada is trying to stay constructive, and use negotiations for a better outcome. For now, the tariff plan…
Trump Unveils Steel and Aluminum Tariff Plan
President Donald Trump Thursday unveiled his plan to impose 25 percent tariffs on steel imports and ten percent on aluminum. The plan includes provisional exceptions for Canada and Mexico. However,…
South Korea Forming Response team to U.S. Trade Protectionism
…response team. South Korea has requested to be excluded from proposed higher import tariffs on steel exports under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, emphasizing the negative effects the…
Coalition Formed to Fight Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
…for Competitive Steel and Aluminum Trade this week. The coalition includes industrial and agriculture groups, such as the National Pork Producers Council, The American Soybean Association and U.S. Wheat Associates….