US Senator Heidi Heitkamp (D) North Dakota U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp, a North Dakota Democrat, tops President-elect Donald Trump’s list to be the next Agriculture Secretary. The question remains, however,…
Lukewarm Reaction to Pruitt, EPA Chief Nominee
Heitkamp North Dakota Democratic Senator Heidi Heitkamp recently met with President-elect Trump and remains as a potential cabinet pick. Politico’s Morning Agriculture Report says that doesn’t mean she’s ready to…
EPA Nominee Opposes RFS, WOTUS
Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt is President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to head the Environmental Protection Agency. In the past, Pruitt has filed legal challenges against the “waters of the United…
Immigration Crackdown Could Increase Food Prices
A blog by the Washington Post says if President-elect Donald Trump pursues a major crackdown on illegal immigration, prices of some fruits and vegetables may soar higher. Trump has promised…
Agricultural Relationship Key to China Ambassador Nominee
Branstad Iowa Republican Governor Terry Branstad has accepted an offer by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as Trump’s ambassador to China. Branstad was chosen for his longstanding relationship with China…
AFB Duvall Re: Appointment of Pruitt EPA Chief
Pruitt “President-elect Trump’s selection of Scott Pruitt to lead the Environmental Protection Agency is welcome news to America’s farmers and ranchers—in fact, to all who are threatened by EPA’s regulatory…
CFBF President Urges Farmers to Work Toward Change
…with other agricultural organizations and partners. In discussing the election of Donald Trump as president and the implications of the incoming administration, Wenger acknowledged concerns about trade and immigration policy….
Dairy Groups Detail Importance of Dairy Trade
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) sent a joint letter today to President-elect Donald Trump outlining the importance of exports to the U.S….
House Speaker Promises Regulation Relief
…of the U.S. rule by the Environmental Protection Agency. Ryan’s comments put House leadership in line with President-elect Donald Trump as Trump opposes the rule. For now, the rule remains…
Nations Racing to Fill Trade Leadership Gap Left by U.S.
…years to negotiate, and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump pledges to end the deal on day one of his Presidency. Trade experts agree the move opens the door for a new…
Cost Studies for Growing Plums and Raisins in SJV
…explanation of the calculations used in the studies, contact Donald Stewart through the UC Agricultural Issues Center at (530) 752-4651 or destewart@ucdavis.edu. Contact UC Cooperative Extension advisors through a local…
Dairy Exports to Increase by $500 Million in 2017
…However, trade is uncertain going forward as the incoming Trump administration has vowed to renegotiate trade agreements with all three countries. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
The Meat-Cancer Link Debate Heats Up Again
…the group’s chances after filing the petition, saying “We recognize that the chances of the Trump administration taking advantage of the opportunity to protect public health is slim. At CSPI,…
Winter Vegetable Harvest Gets Early Start
…facing his farm: the strength of the dollar. In the immediate aftermath of President-elect Donald Trump’s election, for example, the Mexican peso lost value against the dollar. “As their peso…