…of products in the early phase you’re probably going to be rotating to different types of products in the next application series.” Lopez categorized different diseases into two separate groups,…
Study: Trump Tariffs to Cost an Estimated 24,000 Agriculture Jobs
A study by the Trade Partnership estimates that the Trump administration’s steel and aluminum tariffs will cost 495,000 jobs in the United States. That figure is up from a previous…
Farmers Seek Syngenta Lawsuit Settlement Approval
U.S. farmers in a class action lawsuit are seeking approval of a settlement agreement with Syngenta. Court records show the class action lawsuit is seeking court approval for a record…
AEM Releases Latest U.S. Ag Tractor and Combine Sales Report
…we’re headed,” said AEM Senior VP for AG Services Curt Blades. “A major issue is pending U.S. steel tariffs and their implications on agriculture beyond the equipment sector. Past trade…
U.S. Will Engage With TPP-11 Countries Regarding Fair Trade
…known as the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement, or the CPTPP, was signed last week by the 11 remaining nations involved in the agreement. Tillerson made the comments last…
Latest RFS Bill Ignores Ethanol Benefits and Science
…ignores current science reflecting the significant environmental benefits of ethanol and would have a catastrophic impact on the nation’s economy, energy security, and family farmers.” The bill would immediately phase…
Business, Farm, Union Groups React to Trump’s Tariffs
…imported steel and aluminum. Higher production costs mean higher prices, making American products more expensive, thereby putting American jobs at risk.” The Farmers for Free Trade Coalition says it expects…
Mexico, Canada Don’t Want Tariff Exemptions Tied to NAFTA
…a possible permanent exemption to take place outside of the North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations. Politico quotes the Mexican Economy Ministry in a release that says, “The process of…
Cap on Conventional Ethanol RINs Will Reduce Biodiesel Market
…roughly 64,000 jobs across the United States. The National Biodiesel Board is the U.S. trade association representing the biodiesel and renewable diesel industries, including producers, feedstock suppliers and fuel distributors….
Dairy Export Market Relies on NAFTA
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is a significant piece of the American dairy export market. An analysis conducted by Informa Economics identifies the free trade agreement as a…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 03-09-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. Perdue talked frankly about several trade deals this week and said they are listening to California…
Roberts: Senate Farm Bill Work Scheduled Next Month
…could be negated by the tariffs and a trade war, further harming U.S. farmers and ranchers at an already critical time. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
TPP Leaves U.S. Behind
…of the world’s largest trade agreements. The trade agreement would have been worth roughly $4 billion a year for U.S. agriculture. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canada Staying Calm and Constructive Amidst Trade Talks
…rolled out by Trump includes exemptions for Canada and Mexico, if the three nations agree to a fair North American Free Trade Agreement. The mood by Canada reflects comments by…