…the island. The group of Senators, led by Oregon Democrat Ron Wyden, introduced the U.S.-Cuba Trade Act of 2017, which would establish normal trade relations with the island nation, in…
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
…1,000 American consumers surveyed have had discussions in their homes about the exact meaning of such terms as “best by, use by, sell by, use or freeze by” that currently…
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.
…completion of the first American offshore wind project off Rhode Island. During the second quarter, the Maryland Public Service Commission awarded offshore renewable energy credits (ORECs) to two planned offshore…
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…
Farmers Union Relieved by Failed ACA Repeal Vote
The National Farmers Union released a statement Friday announcing “relief” by the failed Senate vote on a so-called skinny repeal of parts of the Affordable Care Act. NFU says the…
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…
Tax Reform Crucial for America’s Farmers, Ranchers
…action may be attributed to Zippy Duvall, President, American Farm Bureau Federation: “America’s farmers and ranchers are encouraged to see that key congressional leaders and the administration understand how important…