…imported steel and aluminum. Higher production costs mean higher prices, making American products more expensive, thereby putting American jobs at risk.” The Farmers for Free Trade Coalition says it expects…
Mexico, Canada Don’t Want Tariff Exemptions Tied to NAFTA
…the deal on NAFTA, this will figure into whether or not there are tariffs on Canada and Mexico,” says the president. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Cap on Conventional Ethanol RINs Will Reduce Biodiesel Market
…will significantly harm the production of biodiesel and related industries. Although some believe that limiting the price of RINs for the conventional biofuels market won’t harm biomass-based diesel volumes, the…
USDA Trims Red Meat Production Numbers
…which will be offset by somewhat higher fed beef production and higher non-fed beef production in the first half of 2018. Pork production is lowered through the first half of…
Dairy Export Market Relies on NAFTA
…$6.7 billion from 2012 through 2016 translates to $23.3 billion in economic output when considering how the exports affect other industries that are linked to dairy production. The dairy exports…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 03-09-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. Perdue talked frankly about several trade deals this week and said they are listening to California…
USDA Report Indicates Increased Corn Demand
…based on increased production and exports by Brazil. The price range for soybeans was increased, but the average expected price remains at $9.30 a bushel for the 2017-18 crop year….
Roberts: Senate Farm Bill Work Scheduled Next Month
…tariffs,” saying the farm bill and tariffs “are not a separate issue” because farmers need to export. Roberts says the benefits of the recent tax bill could be negated by…
TPP Leaves U.S. Behind
…of the world’s largest trade agreements. The trade agreement would have been worth roughly $4 billion a year for U.S. agriculture. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canada Staying Calm and Constructive Amidst Trade Talks
…if warranted. Another trade official from Canada says “it’s pointless” to talk publicly about retaliation measures “until you have to act.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Unveils Steel and Aluminum Tariff Plan
…ways to address the so-called national security concerns Trump is citing, implying nations can negotiate trade agreements with the U.S. to squash the tariffs. From the National Association of Farm…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 03-08-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman….
Bayer in Exclusive Talks With BASF to Sell Vegetable Seed Business
…regulator, which has raised concerns that the Monsanto acquisition could pressure farmers, is expected to make its decision on the Monsanto deal by April 5th, though it could issue a…
South Korea Forming Response team to U.S. Trade Protectionism
…by lemons, shelled almonds, cheese, cherries and wine and beer. Korea was also a top market for U.S. corn in the last marketing year. From the National Association of Farm…