…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…
NMPF Pres. Commemorates Centennial / Sets Path for Future
…This includes pushing for passage of free trade agreements such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership, strengthening export assistance programs like Cooperatives Working Together, and holding other countries accountable for their protectionist…
Agri View: Export Trade
Everett Griner talks about the export trade in today’s Agri View. Export Trade If you read some of the statistics I do you would be stunned. Talking about export trade….
Trade Essential for U.S. Beef and Poultry Markets in 2017
…week, Will Sawyer said trade with China would be critical to the success of the U.S. poultry sector next year, while another analyst said trade was the key to the…
October Dairy Market Report
…declines during the summer. Fluid sales were 1.7 percent below a year ago for the May–July period. Commercial use grew during May–June for the major dairy product categories, as well…