…to take action on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA): Brunner “TPP and NAFTA have long been convenient political punching bags, but the reality is that foreign trade has…
USDA Proposes Revisions to Genetic Engineering Policy
…period from January 19, 2017 until May 19, 2017 on Regulations.gov. In an exclusive Q&A interview with Andy LaVigne, president and CEO of the American Seed Trade Association, he explained…
Business, Agriculture Pressing Trump to Salvage TPP
Business interests, along with agriculture groups, want the new administration to reconsider the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a trade deal incoming President Donald Trump vowed to drop on “day one” once in…
NPPC Endorses Pruitt For EPA Administrator
…general filed suit over the law, claiming it restrains interstate trade, a violation of the Constitution’s Commerce Clause. In 2015, Pruitt sued EPA over the Waters of the United States…
CDFA Farm Bill Listening Sessions
…and trade. California Farm Bill Listening Sessions: Modesto – Tuesday, February 7th (4:30 – 6:30 p.m.) DoubleTree Hotel (Napa Room) 1150 Ninth Street Modesto, CA 95354 Chico – Wednesday, February…
Strong Ag Background with Sonny Perdue
…‘we don’t need to come in the back door anymore; you come in the front door,’” Duvall said. “He was very good in Georgia when it came to trade. I…
Western Growers Supports Perdue Nomination
…priorities in areas such as trade, the farm bill, nutrition, research funding and the environment. On behalf of the nearly 2,500 Western Growers members who collectively grow more than half…
Perdue Nominated as Ag Secretary; Ag Groups Show Support
…continue our dialogue with USDA and others in the Trump Administration on the importance of enforcing previous trade agreements, as well as pursuing future well-negotiated trade agreements that bolster our…
Bayer Promising Billions in Research, Jobs in Merger with Monsanto
…creating jobs. Trump’s transition team confirmed a deal was reached between Trump and Bayer despite the agreement still being analyzed by regulatory authorities. Incoming White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer…
Tom Vilsack to Take Helm of U.S. Dairy Export Council
…will serve as the organization’s primary spokesperson and ambassador to a host of global and domestic stakeholders. “The global dairy market is more competitive today than ever. Ambitious trade agreements,…
Agriculture Groups Press Trump on Cuba
…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…