(AFBF) — The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall. “One message…
Industry Reaction to Trade Aid Announcement
…At the moment, all eyes are on winning congressional approval for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.” Source: National Corn Growers Association NCGA Welcomes Progress on MFP, Looks Forward to Improved Program WASHINGTON…
CAWG Foundation Awards Student Scholarships
…from Mexico, Fernando is driven to achieve his academic goals so that he can enrich his family’s economic status and better serve his community in the future. Growing up, there…
USMCA Would Allow ‘Cage-Free Wines’
The new North American trade agreement will unleash California wine in Canada. As AgNet West reported last week, the new United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA) has specific language built-in for…
Last Minute Push to Revive COOL in USMCA
…on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) until the administration also includes strong enforcement provisions for labor and the environment. The letter from the Congress members states: “Consumers’ right to know about…
Pushing for USMCA Ratification: ‘California Farmers, Let Your Voice Be Heard’
…Valley to highlight the benefits of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and urged the agricultural industry to encourage their representatives to ratify the agreement. Hundreds gathered at Doug and Julie…
NCBA, State Affiliates Urge Congress to Ratify USMCA
…swift ratification of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy…
Western View: The Rise and Fall of Wupatki
…dwellings at Mesa Verde in Colorado, or the structures in Chaco Canyon in New Mexico. These are the silent remnants of advanced civilizations. However, one of the most fascinating ancient…
Perdue Headlining Forbes AgTech Summit, Continuing Innovation Focus
…Center on Food Security and the Environment, Stanford University Tara Vander Dussen, Environmental Scientist & Dairy Farmer, New Mexico Milkmaid Dr. Fiona Edwards-Murphy, Cofounder & CEO, ApisProtect Mike Federle, CEO,…
Ag Groups and Others Stress Importance of USMCA Ratification
The status of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is being closely monitored by many in the agriculture industry as the deal awaits approval from Congress. The agreement is not only important…
Secretary Perdue Statement on President Trump’s Biotech EO
…framework. In addition, the United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) Trade Agreement sets unprecedented standards for agricultural biotechnology. For the first time, the agreement specifically addresses agricultural biotechnology to support 21st century innovations…
U.S. Pork Producers Seek Main Course, Not Crumbs
…retaliation spear for more than a year,” Giordano explained to the briefing at the National Press Club. While Mexico’s 20 percent retaliatory tariff on U.S. pork was recently lifted, America’s…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-11-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted today by Taylor Hillman. In today’s episode, we clear up some news on trade relations with Mexico. Tariffs were…
Additional Tariffs Still on the Table Despite Latest Agreement with Mexico
The United States and Mexico were able to reach an agreement last week that prevented additional tariffs from going into effect on June 10. The potential for a five percent…