…regardless of the expectations. Farm groups plan to push support for the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement, which is expected to be sent to Congress after the elections in the lame-duck…
German Activist Hope to Stop EU-Canada Trade Deal
…“biggest ever” against a trade agreement. Many see the deal as a template for a potential EU-U.S. agreement, the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. The deal between the EU and…
Vermont, Grocery Industry, Agree to Dismiss GMO Labeling Lawsuit
…said the federal GMO labeling bill meant Vermont would “no longer be enforcing” the state law. The state of Vermont reached the agreement with the Grocery Manufactures Association, Snak International,…
U.S. Senators Urge Investigation into Canada’s Dairy-Pricing Policies
Two U.S. Senators say Canada’s dairy pricing policies are harming trade and will negatively affect the U.S. dairy industry, jeopardizing the country’s trade commitment to the United States. Senate Democrats…
Wheat Industry Applauds End to Japan’s Wheat Import Suspension
…and the National Association of Wheat Growers applauded the resumed imports by Japan Thursday. The groups say the “unexpected situation” caused only a minor disruption in trade because stakeholders “approached…
USDEC, NMPF Laud Senators for Urging Investigation
…policies that have impacted current trade and stand to negatively affect U.S. dairy farmers and manufacturers, jeopardizing the country’s trade commitment to the United States. In a letter to U.S….
Agrium in Merger Talks with Potash Corp.
…such a combination, no agreement has been reached, and there can be no assurance that any transaction will result from these discussions. About Agrium Agrium Inc. is a major global…
Support for the Salton Sea
…million in voter-approved bond funds to restore habitat and suppress dust at the lake in the near term, but greater investment by multiple agencies will be needed. Today’s agreement between…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Farm Income Forecasts
…USDA will continue to ensure American farming families have open markets and a level playing field by working to remove unfair barriers to trade and negotiating trade agreements, such as…
EU Downplaying TTIP Failure Comments
…the expense of Europe’s safety, health, social and data protection standards.” EU trade ministers will discuss the trade agreement when they next meet late next month. From the National Association…
State Seeks Way to Solve ‘A Big Biomass Problem’
…contracts between biomass plants and utility companies, established in the 1980s, resulting in the construction of 66 power plants with an operating capacity of almost 1,000 megawatts. Now, only 22…
USDA Quarterly Export Forecast Shows Higher Numbers
…to expand those benefits even further through passage of new trade agreements such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Such agreements are key to a stable and prosperous farm economy, helping boost…
Co-ops and Ag Retailers Face Economic Challenges
…accompanying the down-phase of the current ag commodity cycle. Current headwinds are directly related to a sharp decline in commodity prices that has reduced farm income and tightened farm cash…
Chile to Send TPP Agreement to Its Congress
The government of Chile plans to send the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement to its Congress for approval by the end of this year. The 12-nation agreement aims to liberalize trade business…