…to put the 17 million jobs associated with U.S. agriculture ahead of a few hard-line politicians in Washington. Your support for removing outdated financing and trade barriers for exporting agricultural…
Minimum Wage, Truck Exemption Among New Laws
…the farming trade. The state’s minimum wage went up to $10.50 per hour for businesses employing 26 or more people. Those with 25 or fewer on the payroll still have…
U.S. Grains Council Calls China Actions on DDGS Restricting
…corn events, which last happened in 2014. Sleight says the protectionist trade restrictions by China are “based on false allegations” and do not benefit China or the United States. From…
2017 Farmland Values in Limbo
…trade policy will also be of interest as changes in trade policy could impact commodity prices and influence land buying and selling decisions. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Canada Replaces Trade Minister in Cabinet Shuffle
…between Canada and the European Union. However, should U.S. President-elect Donald Trump seek to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement, his trade team will be negotiating with Freeland. Trudeau…
Canada’s Protectionist Policies Will Harm U.S. Economy
…the United States. These policies are in direct violation of Canada’s trade commitments under the North American Free Trade Act (NAFTA) and the World Trade Organization, said IDFA, NMPF, NASDA…
Almonds, Walnuts Unite in Northern California
…the North Valley Nut Conference trade show during the event. University of California Cooperative Extension Orchards Advisor Dani Lightle organizes the event and says this year will offer attendees some…
Merger Cases Go Before the EU
…regulators decide whether or not to approve the agreement. Dow and DuPont made an offer last July that regulators said left them in serious doubts about the deal being approved….
Water Action Plan Progress Highlighted
…self-reliance in water supplies, managing and preparing for dry periods, and providing safe water for all communities. The plan is the foundation for expenditures under Proposition 1, the $7.5 billion…
Strong Pace for U.S. Agricultural Exports
Latest numbers confirm the U.S. agricultural trade situation is looking much better than it did a year ago. Gary Crawford has the report. ag export…
Immigration Reform Good for U.S. Economy, Agriculture
Immigration reform continues to be a hot topic on the political scene and a priority for farmers and ranchers. In a session at the 2017 Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade…
South Korea Agrees to U.S. Egg Imports
The U.S. has come to an agreement that should allow it to begin exporting eggs to South Korea for the first time ever. Negotiations took place as the Asian country…
U.S.-Cuba Agricultural Trade Poised for Growth
Opening trade with Cuba presents clear market opportunities for U.S. agriculture. Experts at a workshop at the 2017 Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade Show shared with attendees what normalized trade…
Food Safety Rules Challenge Farmers on Several Fronts
…across the country during the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2017 Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade Show. Food Safety Rules Challenge Farmers on Several Fronts Signed into law in January 2011,…