…more market-oriented, allowing trade that responds more to market forces. As the United States became more of a global dairy-market player, the U.S. dairy market faced greater variability in demand…
Vilsack Disappointed in China Biotech Approval Delays
…Commerce and Trade did not focus on approval delays for biotechnology, or genetically modified crop traits. Vilsack says China has made progress in the approval process, but “has not fully…
China: Potential Trade War Not a ‘One-Way Street’
Officials in China are warning a potential trade war between the U.S. in China would not serve as a ‘one-way street.’ The comments stem from the possibility President-Elect Donald Trump…
CDFA SWEEP Program Awards 167 Projects
…that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and save water. Information on other California Climate Investments supported through Cap-and-Trade funds is available at: www.arb.ca.gov/cc/capandtrade/auctionproceeds/auctionproceeds.htm The selected SWEEP projects will leverage an…
Japan PM Says TPP Meaningless Without U.S.
Japan is one of six Trans-Pacific Partnership member countries vowing to move forward with the trade deal, despite the nation’s Prime Minister calling TPP “ meaningless ” without the United…
Trump Reaffirms Anti-TPP Promise
A video statement released by President-elect Donald Trump this week indicated he would follow through on his campaign promise to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement. Withdrawing from TPP…
California County Farm Bureaus Earn National Recognition
…their program ideas at the AFBF Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show, Jan. 6-11 in Phoenix. The Fresno County Farm Bureau was selected for its Valley’s Gold television program. The…
Turkey Sector: Background & Statistics
…capita disappearance: 2012: 16.0 pounds 2013: 16.0 pounds 2014: 15.8 pounds 2015: 16.0 pounds 2016: 17.0 pounds (October projection) Recent data and projections are reported in the World Agricultural Supply…
COOL Not on the Agenda for Trump
…such a policy — which has been litigated in both the U.S. court system and the World Trade Organization — is a non-starter for most farm groups. Leaked portions of…
TPP Countries Forging on With or Without U.S.
…that our countries will press ahead with this agreement independently of what Washington decides.” The trade deal could be implemented without the U.S. if it meets strict GDP requirements. From…
Improve NAFTA, Don’t Withdraw From TPP
Portman Ohio Republican Senator Rob Portman was the U.S. Trade Representative under George W. Bush, and he’s cautioning President-elect Donald Trump against walking away from the North American Free Trade…
Dairy Digester Dedicated
…made possible by cap-and-trade funding. CDFA contributed $973,430 to this digester project, with Open Sky Ranch providing the remainder of the $1,946,864 total. Biogas from the digester will be used…
Canada Cattle Producers urge Trade Fight if Trump Revives COOL
…within Trump’s transition team detailed how the new administration would immediately initiate changes to the North American Free Trade Agreement with Canada and Mexico, according to Reuters. That could include…
New Zealand Wants to Talk Trade with Trump
New Zealand’s Prime Minister John Key wants to talk trade issues with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. In a phone call between the two this week, Key told Trump he wished…