…may prove to be problematic if Canada is not included. Members of Congress have indicated that a trade deal requires Canada’s participation for it to be approved via fast-track authority,…
NAFTA Partners Say Trilateral Agreement a Must
…officials from Mexico, along with key lawmakers and trade officials in the U.S., agree a two-way NAFTA is “incomplete,” and won’t win the approval of the U.S. Congress. President Trump…
USDA Announces No Actions Under Feedstock Flexibility Program
…sugar processor may repay the loan in full or forfeit the collateral (sugar) to USDA to satisfy the loan. The Feedstock Flexibility Program was reauthorized by Congress in the 2014…
Farm Bill Differences Remain
Lawmakers met this week on the farm bill, making “good progress.” However, major differences remain between the House and Senate bills that the conference committee will address next week. Congress…
Canada Returns to NAFTA Talks
…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…