…and wrap this up.” The Trump Administration wants the negotiations finished by the end of August, so the current Mexican Administration could sign off on the deal. Source: National Association…
Doud Rips China, India Farm Subsidies
…a problem in steel, take a long look at the sugar market.” He also tried to allay the concerns about the Trump Administration’s trade policy, which has had a negative…
Costa on Tariffs Hurting the San Joaquin Valley
…the Administration’s tariff-based approach to addressing trade imbalances. Rep. Costa immediately warned of the trade war and consequences that would likely result from the tariffs since the Administration signed its…
New State Authority Over Local Waters a Boon to Farmers and Ranchers
The Trump administration’s decision to return water-permitting authority to more states means faster, better and more affordable decision-making for all Americans. Under terms of an agreement signed by the U.S….
Smithfield Foods Hit with Hefty Penalty in North Carolina
A federal jury in North Carolina decided on Friday that Smithfield Foods would have to pay a hefty dollar amount of $473.5 million dollars to neighbors of three of the…
U.S. Poultry Gains New Market Access in Morocco
…into Morocco for the first time. “The Trump Administration continues to prioritize the opening of new markets for U.S. agricultural products. This new access to the Moroccan market is an…
USDA Invests $345.5 Million in Rural Electric Infrastructure to Improve Service
…January 2018, Secretary Perdue presented the Task Force’s findings to President Trump. These findings included 31 recommendations to align the federal government with state, local and tribal governments to take…
NCGA Welcomes Administration Support for High Octane Fuels
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation are recognizing the benefits of high octane fuels, such as a mid-level ethanol blend, in their SAFE Vehicles rule. That is…
One Year ELD Delay Passed by Senate
…under Department of Transportation regulations. The current extension for the ELD mandate runs through September 30 of this year. Extending the delay further gives regulators from the Federal Motor Carrier…
Federal Officials Critical of California’s Latest Water Proposal
The latest water proposal from the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) is drawing criticism from several sources, including the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI). The plan calls…
Canada Happily on NAFTA Sidelines, for Now
…repeatedly shot down. Those talks will have to wait, though, with the Trump Administration focused on striking a deal with Mexico first. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senate Approves Ag Appropriations Bill
…pass a bill that funds the Agriculture Department and related agencies, and other federal agencies such as Transportation, Interior and the Environmental Protection Agency. Senate leadership is hopeful to pass…
U.S., China Reportedly Trying to Re-engage in Trade Talks
The U.S. and China are trying to restart trade talks as the two nations square off in a trade war. The attempt comes as the Trump administration readies a new…
Senate Approves Roberts’ Efforts to Improve Access to New Drugs for Animals
…Drug User Fee Amendments of 2018 which reauthorizes the Food and Drug Administration’s animal drug and generic animal drug user fee agreements. The House passed identical legislation last month, meaning…