…agreement and its removal of unfair trade barriers, American agricultural exports to the region will expand even further. The agreement would eliminate or significantly reduce tariffs on agriculture products and…
NCBA Applauds Conclusion of Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has learned that the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations have successfully concluded today in Atlanta. NCBA President and Chugwater, Wyo., cattleman, Philip Ellis said this agreement will…
NPPC Confident TPP Deal Good For U.S. Pork
…U.S. pork exports by 1,550 percent in value and 1,268 percent in volume since 1989 – the year the United States began using bilateral and regional trade agreements to open…
“Congress Will Thoroughly Review TPP” – McCarthy
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) released the following statement on an agreement being reached on the Trans-Pacific Partnership: “Earlier this year, Congress passed the Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability…
NFU Vigorously Opposes TPP Without Currency Manipulation Enforcement
…by our trade competitors to ensure the playing field is never fair: currency manipulation. “Because of this, NFU will continue to vigorously oppose this agreement and urge Congress to reject…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Regarding the Agreement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
…strengthening the rural economy. Today, agricultural trade supports more than 1 million jobs here at home and contributes a trade surplus year after year to our nation’s economy. All of…
Statement by the President on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
…Helps Small Businesses Benefit from Global Trade For the first time in any trade agreement, TPP includes a chapter specifically dedicated to helping small- and medium-sized businesses benefit from trade….
USDA Funds New Pilot Project
…and corn growers greater access to greenhouse gas markets like those under California’s cap-and-trade program. The $960,000 project is part of a $20.5 million allocation from the USDA Conservation Innovation…
Fresno State Signs Agreement of Collaboration With University in Mexico
To foster new international relationships and offer greater opportunities for their students, Fresno State and the Chapingo Autonomous University of Mexico signed an agreement to establish the exchange of students,…
Agri View: Opportunity Knocks
Everett Griner talks about U.S. trade with Cuba looking good in today’s Agri View. Opportunity Knocks…
CDFA Seeks Public Comments on New Program Priorities of the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is seeking public comments on new program priorities being developed for the 2016 Special Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). Through a two-phase…
CDFA Seeks Public Comments On New Program Priorities
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is seeking public comments on new program priorities being developed for the 2016 Special Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). Through a two-phase…
Commentary: FDA Overreaches with New Food-Safety Regulations
…from foodborne diseases … 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die.” FDA continues to use these alarmist figures to justify imposing each new rule. The FDA doesn’t widely share the more…
State Legislative Session Ends in Flurry of Votes
State legislators worked into the night last week voting on a slew of bills that will have an impact on California agriculture. The governor now has until Oct. 11 to…