…as a distribution setup. The plan has also come under fire for stigmatizing the poor and returning U.S. social-service policies to Great Depression food handout programs. From the National Association…
Trump Says Re-entering TPP is “possible”
…TPP would substantially improve the competitiveness of U.S. business, support millions of U.S. jobs, increase exports, increase wages, and benefit consumers.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Pressure Mounting in Mexico for NAFTA Round Seven
A report from Politico says the outcome of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) talks in Mexico could hinge on U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer. The question is whether…
Agri View: Pickup Truck
…makers out of Detroit. This year, all three major builders are showing newly designed models. And, they are not necessarily designed for farmers. No. It isn’t for farmers anymore. It…
Farm Groups Ask President Trump to Support Renewable Fuels Standard
…be borne on the backs of our farmers. Sincerely, Kevin Skunes, President National Corn Growers Association John Heisdorffer, President American Soybean Association Zippy Duvall, President American Farm Bureau Federation Roger…
Celebrating National Pistachio Day
Cathy Isom continues her series celebrating a popular nut with a distinctive color. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Today is National Pistachio Day. So grab yourself a…
Perdue Advocates for Crop Insurance Program
…told the reporters, “While it would be inappropriate to disclose private conversations,” Perdue says, “we were advocates for the American farmer.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
McKinney Predicts Trade Deal With Japan
…landing a trade pact with Japan or with other TPP countries is critical for American agriculture, which is competing for Asian market share. He says the administration’s effort to strike…
McKinney Leads Trade Mission to Central America
Ag Department Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney will lead a trade mission to Central America. The mission will be in Guatemala from February 26 to…
Trump to Meet with Cabinet, Senators of Biofuels
…clash over the future of the RFS. A Reuters report says Trump’s engagement on the issue may reflect the value of protecting jobs in a key electoral state. The meeting…
Governors Lobby for NAFTA Conclusion
Governors from more than 40 states are in Washington, D.C., this weekend for their annual winter meeting. International issues like the future of trade will be among the topics they’ll…
White House Economist Dodges NAFTA Withdrawal Questions
…be better off economically should President Trump withdraw from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The question at a White House briefing was, “Would it be a good thing…
Agri View: Changes Coming for Grading Pork
Everett Griner talks about how beef is graded by USDA, and the changes being made for grading pork, in today’s Agri View. When you buy beef anywhere in America, the…
Western Growers Also Opposes Immigration Bill
Legislation that would worsen the worker shortage crisis for farmers throughout the country has received unanimous opposition from the board of directors of Western Growers, whose members supply more than…