…behind Canada and Mexico. The forecast says China will fall to fifth in fiscal year 2019, behind the European Union and Japan. Shipments to China are expected to drop by…
Water Works: Diverse Opposition to the State Water Proposal
…that would not adversely affect communities. “We simply ask for equitable decision making,” Superintendent of Merced Union High School District Alan Peterson said during a water rally in Sacramento. For…
China Grain Imports Plunge Amidst Tariffs
…The trade war has targeted agricultural products from the U.S., including staple imports of pork and soybeans. Meanwhile, China has begun importing pork from Chili and the European Union. Source:…
U.S./China Trade Talks Draw a Blank
…the European Union and Japan to discuss joint efforts to confront China at the World Trade Organization over its industrial subsidies and conduct of its state-owned enterprises. Source: National Association…
NFU: Beef Producers Disadvantaged by Current “Product of U.S.A” Labeling Standards
The National Farmers Union (NFU) Thursday told the Department of Agriculture U.S. meat labeling standards are disadvantaging U.S. beef producers by allowing products born, raised, or slaughtered outside of the…
Poultry Facilities Recognized for Safety Performance
…LLC Jack, AL Enterprise Complex – Processing Union Springs, AL – Processing Valley Proteins Inc. Wadesboro, NC – Rendering Award of Honor Butterball LLC Ozark, AR – Processing Carthage, MO…
Farming Groups Call for Swift Farm Bill Passage
…years, the presidents of the American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers Union are asking Senate and House conferees to move quickly. Everything from commodity price supports to childhood nutrition,…
Costa on Tariffs Hurting the San Joaquin Valley
…Ultimately, we must work together for a resolution between the United States, Canada, Mexico, and our European and Pacific Rim allies for how to most effectively deal with China and…
NFU Urges Long-Term Trade Solutions in Farm Bill
In a letter to lawmakers, National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson emphasized the need to address agricultural economic hardships in the 2018 farm bill. The NFU Board of Directors…
EU Insists Agriculture Not a Part of Trade Truce with Trump
The European Union (EU) says that the proposed trade talks with the United States wouldn’t include farming. The website Business Times Dot Com says this directly contradicts what President Donald…
Secretary Perdue Statement on EJC Ruling on Genome Editing
…genome editing methods to be within the scope of the European Union’s regressive and outdated regulations governing genetically modified organisms. “We encourage the European Union to seek input from the…
The Western View: National Day of the Cowboy
…the range, it didn’t matter much where they come from. They had diverse backgrounds and included African-Americans, Native Americans, Mexican Americans, as well as European Americans. The job bound them…
U.S., EU to Talk Trade
President Donald Trump says the U.S. and the European Union should drop all tariffs, subsidies, and barriers. This comes as EU trade officials were set to meet with him on…
Senate to Hold Trade Hearing This Week
…administration members at the center of the president’s trade strategy that’s led to retaliatory tariffs from China, Mexico, Canada, the European Union, and others. Many of those tariffs are hitting…