…from March through May, or $2 billion industry-wide on an annualized basis. In June, Mexico imposed a 10 percent tariff on U.S. pork, and in July, it increased the duty…
American Farm Bureau Encouraged by Korea Trade Agreement
…to continue to push for conclusion of other trade agreements, such as an updated NAFTA agreement with Canada and Mexico. “Our negotiators also should continue pushing to remove barriers to…
U.S., Canada Talks on NAFTA Offer Little Progress
…ahead with a U.S.-Mexico only trade agreement until the U.S. can reach an agreement with Canada beyond the September 30th deadline. Trudeau offered some pushback over the weekend, saying Canada…
Lower Pork Prices Helping Demand
…ago. Pork exports were stronger despite lower shipments to Mexico and China, both of which have imposed retaliatory tariffs on U.S. pork products. July exports were supported by strong shipments…
High-Yield Farming May Be Better for Environment Than Previously Believed
…conducted with a team of researchers from 17 organizations from around the world including the United Kingdom, Brazil, Mexico, Australia, Colombia, and Poland. While further study is needed on the…
U.S. Close to Proceeding With Mexico-Only Trade Deal
White House Economic Trade Adviser Kevin Hassett says the U.S. is getting very close to having to move forward on its trade deal with Mexico without Canada. The deadline to…
Agri View: Worst Wildfire Year Ever?
…year ever on record. Not even an estimate of damages so far. As many as 43 fires at the same time from southwestern Montana to Utah and New Mexico. More…
Is Canada Purposefully Dragging Out NAFTA Negotiations?
…wants Canada in the agreement with Mexico and the U.S. Mexico negotiated an agreement with the U.S., doing so separately from Canada, much to the consternation of the Canadian government….
Canada Returns to DC for NAFTA Talks
…end of the month for the deal to stand a chance to be finalized under the current leadership in Mexico, as a new President takes office later this year. The…
Agri View: Tariff War
…has a longer ‘use life’ than milk, but, there is a limit. Don’t blame China. We export more cheese to Mexico than we do to China. Don’t forget chickens. Poultry…
U.S. Continues Demand for Dairy Fix in NAFTA
…of this month. Mexico officials are also back in Washington, DC to propel the handshake agreement between the U.S. and Mexico forward. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
There were at least 35,000 acres of asparagus...Now you're looking at about 2,000 acres.
Jeff Klein, California Asparagus Commissioner
Farm Bureau Details Trade, Tariff Impacts on Agriculture
…Agreement, noting the progress made on a deal with Mexico. The final text of the agreement with Mexico, and possibly Canada as Canadian officials have rejoined the NAFTA discussions, are…
USDA Partners to Improve Water and Wastewater Infrastructure for Rural Americans
…in: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansans, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico,…