…especially in China, and a Russian ban on dairy imports. Other factors include a stronger U.S. dollar and the discontinuation of milk supply quotas in the European Union. From the…
National Eggnog Day
…medieval European beverage made with hot milk. One cup of eggnog is anywhere from 200 to 350 calories per cup and 10-plus grams of fat. National Eggnog Day is observed…
NCBA Applauds USTR for Defending U.S. Beef from European Mistreatment
The Office of the United States Trade Representative announced it will start the process of reinstating retaliatory tariffs on goods and products from the European Union due to the E.U.’s…
Obama Admin Takes Action to Address EU’s Unfair Trade Practices against Beef Industry
Obama Administration takes first steps toward reinstating trade action against EU, scheduling a public hearing and seeking public comments on U.S. beef industry’s request European Union’s ban on U.S. beef…
Avian Influenza Problems Continue in Asia and UK
…has left authorities in Asian and European nations scrambling to deal with the disease and prevent further trouble. U.K. officials are now dealing with the first case that’s been recently…
EU and Japan Finalizing Free Trade Agreement Talks
The European Union and Japan are nearing completion of negotiations on a free trade deal. The negotiations got a boost recently when U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to…
Is 2017 A Turnaround Year For Farmers
…to cut corn acres by 3.5 percent next year to 91 million acres. MetLife predicts other major corn-producing countries like Brazil and the European Union will likely cut back on…
E.U.-Canada Trade Deal In Trouble Again
The European Parliament Employment Committee voted to reject the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between the E.U. and Canada. The margin was narrow at 27-24. The Committee advised against approval…
NFU Board Calls on Congress to Assist Struggling Dairy Producers
As U.S. dairy producers continue to struggle with multi-year price lows and an inadequate safety net, National Farmers Union (NFU) is calling on Congress to provide meaningful support for the…
Dairy Organizations Applaud Congressional Letter to FDA
…only when accurately labeled.” Welch and Simpson noted that the European Union offers an example of how product terminology can be altered to make it less misleading. Regulators in the…
Japan Moving Forward with TPP
…the trade pact, possibly leaving the door for TPP slightly open. Meanwhile, talks between Japan and the European Union on a free trade deal between the two are likely to…
China Proposes New Food Safety Rules on Imports
The Chinese government recently proposed a draft rule on food imports that has the European and U.S. governments concerned. Trade officials from both nations are concerned that the new rules…
Survey Shows Little Assistance from Farm Bill Dairy Program
…summary of the survey results will be available on WFU’s website, www.wisconsinfarmersunion.com, next Monday, December 5. Wisconsin Farmers Union will also host a telephone press conference for members of the…
Growth of U.S. Dairy Exports
…the United States became the world’s third-largest dairy product exporter, behind New Zealand and the European Union (EU). This export status was a significant change for an industry previously focused…