The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) becomes effective on July 1 after more than a year of negotiation between the countries. The deal is expected to provide a $2 billion annual…
USTR Eases USMCA Concerns: ‘We’re Ready to Go’
…there are problems.” Ranking Member Kevin Brady expressed multiple USMCA concerns related to biotech approvals in Mexico as well as trepidation about Canada’s approach to dairy. Lighthizer acknowledged that Mexico…
Members Appointed to the EPA Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee
…Home, TX Davie Shane Stephens – DJ Stephens Farm and American Soybean Association; Wingo, KY Secretary Jeff M. Witte – New Mexico Department of Agriculture; Las Cruces, NM Amy Wolfe…
The Best Varieties of Squash to Grow in Your Garden
…a Mexico native that thrives in hot climates. It’s also one of the rare summer squash that can be harvested as winter squash or summer squash. These squat fruits look…
Hass Avocado Access in China ‘A Long Time Coming’
…Mexico, Peru, and Chile, so it is very similar to what we see here in the U.S.,” Melban noted. The avocado industry has been successful in expanding its market share…
USMCA Implementation Scheduled for July 1
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer announced that the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will be ready to be put into effect on July 1. Ambassador Lighthizer sent a notice to Congress on…
State Department Addresses H-2A Issue with Interview Waivers
The U.S. State Department has addressed the H-2A issue that was created when the U.S. suspended routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa processing services in Mexico in response to the COVID-19…
AFBF Outlines Coronavirus Concerns for Agriculture
…State Department which will suspend the processing of new, non-emergency visa applications in Mexico. The move had the potential to create disruption in the number of H-2A workers that are…
USMCA Ratification Now Officially Complete
The Canadian Parliament has officially approved the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), making the announcement late last week. The USMCA ratification was made possible after the trade deal passed through the…
President Trump: 2020 Trade Aid on the Table
…to take effect. “If our formally targeted farmers need additional aid until such time as the trade deals with China, Mexico, Canada and others fully kick in, that aid will…
President Trump Signs New Water Delivery Rules: ‘You’ll Be Able to Farm Your Land’
…forward, such as the Phase One agreement with China, the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, as well as inroads made with Japan and South Korea. “Under the previous Administration, net farm income plummeted…
Keeping A Watchful Eye on Colombian Avocado Production
…trees every year,” said Tim Spann, Research Program Director for CAC. “They’ve got their target set on exceeding Mexico.” Perfect Conditions and Location The amount of land available in Colombia,…
Details of Risk Management Programs for Hemp Producers Announced
…producers in certain counties in Alabama, California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and…
USMCA to Bring Benefits to U.S. Textile Industry
Cotton growers are optimistic about some of the details in the recently signed U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which should provide benefits for the U.S. textile industry. Following approval from Congress, President…