…of Canada says representatives of the group will be present on the ground at all future rounds of the renegotiation effort. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Lighthizer: NAFTA Costing Jobs, Failing Americans
…the last year, according to Lighthizer. In the auto sector alone, the United States had a $68 billion deficit with Mexico. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Deadline Approaching for Producer Feedback on FARM Program Resources and Tools
…improve the resources it offers farmers. The voluntary survey, conducted by the FARM Program in conjunction with Colorado State University, probes producers’ knowledge of FARM and the value it provides…
Cotton Board Holds Annual Meeting
…has served in leadership positions throughout the cotton industry and has been honored with various awards for his efforts in cotton production, ginning, and conservation. LaCour commented on his election,…
2016 Air Monitoring Shows Pesticides Below Health Screening Levels
…the Air Resources Board, at DPR’s request, monitors for three fumigant pesticides in three other communities: Ventura, Santa Maria (Santa Barbara County) and Watsonville (Santa Cruz County). The air-monitoring network,…
Congress Returns Next Month Facing Challenges
…prospects are clouded by the limited bipartisan support and the need for procedural steps to avoid a filibuster in the Senate. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Family Farm Action Lobbying Group Launched
…stand toe to toe with NCBA, NPPC and the other industrial agriculture political voices.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. from Family Farm Action Family Farm Action…
Roberts, McCaskill To Host Agriculture Security Roundtable
…hosted by the Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City. Participants include Missouri and Kansas stakeholders, and officials at national agencies including the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department…
Not All Ag Groups Happy with Direction of NAFTA Talks
…a thorough, independent evaluation of NAFTA’s economic, social, environmental and governance impacts,” adding “the new NAFTA should support local farming communities. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. to Pursue Other Trade Openings During NAFTA Talks
…by the U.S. when it finally withdrew. Now, Japan is pursuing its own TPP with the remaining partners to the deal. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
FDA Relaxes Restrictions on Ultra-Filtered Milk
…The announcement comes as the U.S., Canada, and Mexico sit down this week to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Dicamba Damage Reports Still Climbing
…time. “In reality, we will likely not know the extent of dicamba damage until the end of the season,” Bradley says. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canada Bringing Guarded Optimism to NAFTA Talks
…There is also a push among the three countries to modernize the agreement when it comes to trade services and the digital economy. Larry Herman, a Toronto trade lawyer, says…