…WTO. Some 14 countries including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, and Thailand, as well as the European Union, have joined the dispute. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
South Korea to Host KORUS Trade Meeting
…previously declined to engage with the U.S. in talks to address KORUS. Korea is the fifth largest U.S. agricultural export market. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. Yet to Propose NAFTA Dairy Fix
…this year, along with the Mexico dairy industry, called on negotiators to address Canada’s policy that they say hinder free trade. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. Has First NAFTA Finalization Target
…to sign, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer would have to reach a deal in December and publish the text in January. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Safety on a Budget
…are many simple things farmers can do to take care of their physical health during a stressful season like harvest. Health Michael Cruse of the University of Minnesota Extension Service….
Trade Mission to Brazil Affect Ethanol Import Tariff?
…Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to press the Brazilians to end the renewed tariff on ethanol imports over a 158-million-gallon annual quota. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
New Zealand Triples U.S. DDGS Purchases
…growth. A spokesperson with USGC says: “We expect to see strong demand for U.S. DDGS into this market in coming years.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Rural Mainstreet Index Lower
…about trade, drought conditions in portions of the region, and low agriculture commodity prices impaired bankers’ economic outlook for the month.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trade Officials Talks KORUS
…deal. However, Trump also met with South Korea’s President last week and said they would “try and straighten out” the pact. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Froman Says NAFTA Withdraw a Very Real Prospect
…worth billions of dollars in exports to U.S. agriculture, and a withdraw from the agreement would put those exports in jeopardy. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
2017 California Prune Harvest Returns to Typical Levels
…Service (NASS). The projected harvest will yield a 99-percent increase over the unusually light 2016 harvest of 52,851 tons (47,946 metric tonnes). USDA and NASS estimates are based on surveys…
Above Normal Temperatures Through the End of 2017
The National Weather Service is calling for above normal temperatures in the contiguous U.S. over the last three months of 2017. The National Weather Service says the greatest chance of…
NFU Urges a No Vote on Health Care Plan
…out-of-pocket costs. Johnson says the proposed plan would create instability in the markets and force insurance carriers to raise their premiums. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Proposed Guest Worker Plan to Replace H-2A Worker Program
…unique needs of farmers and ranchers as well as the importance of getting perishable commodities to market in an efficient manner.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….