…agreement later this fall. It may take effect as early as Jan. 1, 2020. There is no action by the U.S. Congress necessary, as this is not a full trade…
NCBA President Jennifer Houston Testifies on State of Cattle Industry
…Japan and China, and the need for Congress to approve the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). “The future success of the U.S. beef industry relies on competitive market access to a growing…
Farmers, Restaurants, Chefs Urge Passage of USMCA
…restaurants and chefs. In a letter sent today to the California congressional delegation, the coalition urged approval for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The USMCA would replace the North American Free…
USDA Modernizes Swine Slaughter Inspection for the First Time in Over 50 Years
…under NSIS or continue to operate under traditional inspection. FSIS will continue to conduct 100% inspection of animals before slaughter and 100% carcass-by-carcass inspection, as mandated by Congress. FSIS inspectors…
Senate Bill 1 Passes – Governor Newsom to Veto
…Congress to undermine vital federal protections that protect clean air, clean water and endangered species,” Newsom said in the statement. “Senate Bill 1 does not, however, provide the state with…
Industry Responds to EPA WOTUS Announcement
…“After years spent fighting the 2015 WOTUS Rule in the halls of Congress, in the Courts, and at the EPA, cattle producers will sleep a little easier tonight knowing that…
Canada Trade Mission Underscores Value of USMCA
…There is still some disagreement within Congress regarding some of the particulars of USMCA, but McKinney believes that the deal should be put into place relatively soon. “USMCA or some…
USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
…More than $3 billion is available through the disaster relief package passed by Congress and signed by President Trump in early June. WHIP+ builds on the successes of its predecessor…
Improved Debt Relief Now Available to American Farmers
…option of Chapter 11 of the bankruptcy code. The bill moved quickly through the legislative process after being introduced in the spring it passed through both chambers of Congress earlier…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-02-19
…board the imitation meat train, Congress addressing the USMCA when they convene this month and Deputy Secretary Censky toured California last week discussing USMCA. Tune in to the show for…
EPA Considering More Hemp Pesticides
…expansion of hemp production while still prohibiting marijuana. Farmers have expressed frustration to the Trump administration and Congress over the challenges they face regarding the number of hemp pesticides that…
Energy Efficiency Investments to Assist Farmers
…Moonshine Dairy, Lolonis Family Vineyards And Winery, Blueberries Ole!, and Bar 717 Ranch. Congress appropriated $50 million for REAP grants and loan guarantees in fiscal year 2019 and USDA will…
Perdue on New Draft Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico
…have a mutually dependent relationship with Mexico and reaching a compromise here allows us to refocus our efforts towards quick passage by Congress of the broader U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.” Source: USDA…
Overall Impact of USMCA and the Need for Ratification
…Mexico back in June and Canada has introduced an implementation bill to go before Parliament. American lawmakers are continuing to negotiate with the Trump administration before Congress begins the process…