…talks, as both sides agree to take part in the negotiations “in good faith,” due to NAFTA’s benefits for both countries. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA Talks Turn to Agriculture, Dairy
…system of tariffs and export limits designed to protect the domestic market, which is not part of the original NAFTA agreement. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Secretary Ross Reflects on Visit to Wine Country Fire Zones
…ashes. I look forward to visiting all the impacted North Coast counties in the next few weeks to meet with farmers and ranchers and agricultural commissioners. This slideshow requires JavaScript….
Celebrating National Liqueur Day
…on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Liqueur Day Every year on October 16th America celebrates National Liqueur Day. This particular beverage holiday recognizes the myriad classes and flavors of…
Tractor Sales Fall in September
…up six percent for the month. Sales of combines for the year total roughly 2,900 a four percent decrease from 2016. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
BASF to Acquire Bayer’s Crop Science Unit
…BASF has committed to maintaining all permanent positions, under similar conditions, for at least three years after closing of the transaction. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
EPA Announced Dicamba Label Changes
…many from last year, of dicamba drifting to neighboring fields not tolerant to the herbicide, prompted the announcement by the EPA. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Business Leaders Push to Keep KORUS Intact
…been reduced or eliminated. U.S. exports of agricultural products such as beef and pork have increased because of the trade agreement. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S., Japan, Planning Another Trade Meeting
…at $2.1 billion, pork products, valued at $1.6 billion, beef products, valued at $1.5 billion, and soybeans, valued at $1 billion. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Pastureland Values Hit New High
…average of $3,100 per acre. Illinois values dropped 2.9 percent per acre and Ohio was 1.6 percent lower than last year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Rabobank: U.S. Pork Industry Should Continue Growth
…more pork comes into the market, the study authors say that will put pressure on the industry to increase its exports. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ag, Business Groups Hit Capitol Hill
…large group of organizations, including the American Farm Bureau, National Pork Producers Council, the Coalition of Services Industries, and many others hit Capitol Hill on Wednesday. The goal was to…
Perdue Says NAFTA Benefits Canada More Than U.S.
…NAFTA during his presidential campaign, saying that the agreement has treated U.S. workers unfairly and has negatively impacted America’s manufacturing sector. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. Offers Proposal That Could Kill NAFTA in 5 years
…the entire agreement. Secretary Ross was asked about the sunset clause during an event on Wednesday and said, “that’s our proposal.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….