…port stakeholders told the GAO that efforts to address volume-processing issues at the ports still can be “hampered by competing priorities and limited data.” Additionally, 13 of 21 industry groups…
With Election Day Over, Farm Groups Push for TPP
…Producers Council and the National Corn Growers Association are pressing the current Congress to consider and approve the trade deal during the lame-duck session. The fate of TPP remains uncertain,…
CDFA Dairy Digester Research and Development Program
…– 12:00 pm University of California Cooperative Extension Stanislaus County 3800 Cornucopia Way, Room: HI Modesto, CA 95358 Wednesday, November 30, 2016 – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm; WEBINAR Webinar…
Cuba Rejected Tractor Manufacturer Proposal
…of the businessmen involved in the projected added “underlying everything is the embargo,” suggesting that greater trade-related tensions influenced the rejection. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Wisconsin Dairy Farmers Oppose TPP
…favor cheap foreign imports and hurt the average Wisconsin farmer. Comments like “Fair trade – not free trade!” and “Fair trade only” were popular. As one farmer put it, “I…
Trade Officials Prepare to Push TPP following Elections
…trade agreement. Speculations of what may hold back TPP during the lame-duck session include House Speaker Paul Ryan’s fear of losing his post if he brings the deal for consideration….
TPP Headed for Ratification in Japan
…the trade deal will likely be ratified during the current session of the Japanese Parliament. The website Asia dot Nikkei (Nee-kay) dot com says the Japanese public still seems to…
Nominations for Trade Advisory Committees
…formulate trade strategy and keep American exports growing,” Vilsack said. “Committee members serve an invaluable role to help enact trade agreements and trade policies that benefit America’s farmers, ranchers and…
Farm Bureau Scores Big
Archie Manning Peyton Manning Peyton and Archie Manning will keynote the 2017 American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade Show closing general session on Monday, Jan. 9 in…
Monsanto Shareholders to Vote on Bayer Acquisition
…$66 billion agreement. In September, Monsanto agreed to the acquisition terms proposed by Bayer, who will purchase Monsanto at a share price of $128 per share. When announcing the deal,…
Obama Administration Pushing for TPP during Lame-Duck
…the chance of getting it done.” Froman and others have been on a campaign-like spree to promote the benefits of the 12 nation trade agreement. Both presidential candidates, Hillary Clinton…
Valley’s Gold, Ag Unite Programs Honored
…of less than 1,000 members, 1,001-3,000 members, 3,001-5,000 members, more than 5,001 members, and for collaborative multi-county activities regardless of membership size. “It’s a pleasure to recognize the outstanding efforts…
Food and Forestry Research and Development Projects
…Ag Science Will Shape Our Future. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program offers two phases of investment. Phase I invests in feasibility studies of up to $100,000 and Phase…
America Will Lose Standing in Pacific Rim without TPP
…have gone out of the way to support TPP and it will mean a big setback for America. The trade pact is currently tabled in Congress until after the November…