…WTO. Some 14 countries including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, and Thailand, as well as the European Union, have joined the dispute. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
South Korea to Host KORUS Trade Meeting
…previously declined to engage with the U.S. in talks to address KORUS. Korea is the fifth largest U.S. agricultural export market. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. Yet to Propose NAFTA Dairy Fix
…this year, along with the Mexico dairy industry, called on negotiators to address Canada’s policy that they say hinder free trade. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. Has First NAFTA Finalization Target
…to sign, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer would have to reach a deal in December and publish the text in January. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Safety on a Budget
…It’s a critical period for a farmer’s bottom line. The University of Minnesota says it’s an important for farmers to be safe during the scramble of harvest. Michael Cruse is…
Farm City Newsday, Monday 9-25-17
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Broomrape Concerns California Tomato Industry
…limit the spread, so this parasitic weed doesn’t become widespread and thus more costly,” said Gene Miyao, UC Farm Advisor for Yolo, Solano and Sacramento counties. Nothing was harvested in…
Trade Mission to Brazil Affect Ethanol Import Tariff?
…Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to press the Brazilians to end the renewed tariff on ethanol imports over a 158-million-gallon annual quota. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
New Zealand Triples U.S. DDGS Purchases
…growth. A spokesperson with USGC says: “We expect to see strong demand for U.S. DDGS into this market in coming years.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Rural Mainstreet Index Lower
…about trade, drought conditions in portions of the region, and low agriculture commodity prices impaired bankers’ economic outlook for the month.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trade Officials Talks KORUS
…deal. However, Trump also met with South Korea’s President last week and said they would “try and straighten out” the pact. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Froman Says NAFTA Withdraw a Very Real Prospect
…worth billions of dollars in exports to U.S. agriculture, and a withdraw from the agreement would put those exports in jeopardy. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
2017 California Prune Harvest Returns to Typical Levels
…Service (NASS). The projected harvest will yield a 99-percent increase over the unusually light 2016 harvest of 52,851 tons (47,946 metric tonnes). USDA and NASS estimates are based on surveys…
Farm City Newsday, Friday 9-22-17
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