…that deadline is purely political, as the U.S. wants to notify Congress 90 days before the outgoing Mexican President’s term expires. Under Trade Promotion Authority, the administration must give Congress…
Trump Terminating Current NAFTA
…in the U.S.-Mexico deal. However, authority over his moves resides with Congress. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer indicated he would send a notification letter to Congress later this week to…
New Trade Agreement Reached with Mexico
…hopeful that the negotiations with Canada will be completed by Friday to meet the timeline required by Congress. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Agri View: End Daylight Saving Time
…I’m Everett Griner… Image credit: (lower right) By United Cigar Stores Company; artist unknown – Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, WWI Posters, LC-USZC4-10663 (color film copy transparency),uncompressed archival…
Agri View: 2018 Farm Bill Near Completion?
…a lot at stake in this bill. So far, it hasn’t been a political football. There is still a lot of time to go. Remember, Congress does not pass a…
USDA Forest Service Announces New Strategy for Improving Forest Conditions
…a new approach,” said Interim USFS Chief Vicki Christiansen. “This year Congress has given us new opportunities to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with state leaders mitigate to identify land management priorities that…
USDA Partners to Improve Rural Water and Wastewater Infrastructure in 23 States
…used to finance drinking water, stormwater drainage and waste disposal systems for rural communities with 10,000 or fewer residents. USDA notes that Congress has provided a “historic level” of funding…
Farming Groups Call for Swift Farm Bill Passage
The two largest farming groups in the United States called for swift passage of the farm bill by a congressional conference committee. Faced with the lowest farm income in 12…
Farmers for Free Trade Unhappy with Tariff Escalation
…consumers.” He adds that members of Congress from both parties are hearing from Americans that are angry about tariffs while they’re back in their states and districts. “It’s time to…
Costa on Tariffs Hurting the San Joaquin Valley
…other countries to ensure fair and balanced trade.” Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) Congressman Costa has been a leading advocate for ensuring that California agriculture stays competitive in the midst of…
New Record for American Farmland Values
…time for farmers. The overall impact of the trade dispute with China, the uncertain future of NAFTA and the ongoing debate in Congress regarding the 2018 Farm Bill are all…
Chinese Import Tariffs May Climb Higher
…saying they’re asking Congress to provide more support to specialty growers, who they fear won’t necessarily be helped by the tariff relief plan. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
One Year ELD Delay Passed by Senate
…the flexibility we need from the Department of Transportation,” Hilker says. “We have the solution already drafted and introduced in Congress.” He’s talking about the Transporting Livestock Safely Across America…
Federal Officials Critical of California’s Latest Water Proposal
…and domestic purposes contrary to the prioritization scheme carefully established by Congress.” In light of the concerns raised in the letter, the DOI has made the recommendation for SWRCB to…