…called the agreement a “major victory for U.S. farmers,” who’ve seen plummeting exports due to Washington’s trade policies. Trump told a rally in Iowa that “We’ve just opened up Europe…
Bankers: Farmers Want Trade Not Handouts
Following the president’s announcement of a $12 billion trade assistance package to farmers, the nation’s bankers echoed farmer sentiments, saying producers want free trade and not handouts. A Farm Journal…
Lighthizer Testimony: NAFTA Deal Possible in August
During congressional testimony on Thursday, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer told lawmakers that it’s entirely possible that the three North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) members will reach a deal…
Secretary Perdue Statement on EJC Ruling on Genome Editing
…agricultural products has strategic innovation and trade implications for U.S. agriculture. For this reason, USDA has clear science- and risk-based policies that enable needed innovation while continuing to ensure these…
NAFTA Back in the Spotlight
The Mexican negotiating team is back in Washington to continue the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiation after talks among the U.S., Mexico, and Canada stalled two months ago….
Trade Assistance Details Still Being Worked Out
The Trump Administration announced its $12 billion plan to help farmers struggling under the escalating trade wars. Politico says there are still important details to be worked out, including just…
Not All Reactions to Trade Assistance Are Positive
The President’s plan to aid farmers in the midst of the trade war is not sitting well with several groups, including a number of Republicans in Congress. Senator Ron Johnson…
U.S., EU to Talk Trade
…fair market and free trade. Hope they do it, we are ready – but they won’t!” A Bloomberg Report says the European Commission President and Trade Adviser will both meet…
Water Recycling Projects Continue Improving Agricultural Water Supplies
…further enhanced. In roughly one year, the North Valley Regional Recycled Water Project went from the construction phase to delivering recycled urban wastewater to farmers in the San Joaquin Valley….
Groups Comment on Farmer Aid Package
…the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations and pursue new trade opportunities, “which is the long-term solution to the current situation. We need this assistance for now, but we…
Tariff Assistance Package to Bring Relief to Farmers Suffering from Trade Disputes
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a tariff assistance package to help the agricultural industry, as recent trade disputes and tariff increases have caused significant market disruption. The relief…
New Labor Proposal Includes Same Challenges for California Agriculture
…The bill would also phase-in E-Verify participation mandates for new hires incrementally beginning on the date of enactment. All employers would be required to use the E-Verify system after two…
Senate to Hold Trade Hearing This Week
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer will be the only witness to give testimony during a hearing this week before a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee. Lighthizer is one of the key Trump…
Large Livestock Loan Drive Rise in Farm Lending
…second-quarter level in three years. Expectations of larger supplies and trade disputes have contributed to sharp declines in most of the major commodity prices through the month of June. From…