The U.S. International Trade Commission will review the U.S.,-Mexico-Canada Agreement next month. The Commission is scheduled to meet November 15th for an economic review of the trade agreement that will…
Rising Output Compressing Ag Margins
…recently negotiated trade deals show upside, “global demand for output from the U.S. agriculture sector is being outpaced by current U.S. production.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Another African Swine Fever Outbreak Reported in China
…the disease was confirmed on a big pig farm showed that it got more serious.” Larger operations typically have better biosecurity measures. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Women in Agriculture Say Barriers to Equality Persist
…released Monday in celebration of the International Day of Rural Women. The survey’s findings reveal that although women are overwhelmingly proud to be in agriculture, they perceive gender discrimination as…
Export Exchange Next Week
International buyers and end-users of coarse grains from more than 35 countries are scheduled to arrive in Minneapolis next week for Export Exchange 2018. The group will meet with U.S….
Agri View: Trade War Damage
…farm income is from exports. Listen to this. Two-thirds of our cotton, half of our soybeans, and almost half of our wheat crop, just to give you an idea. Not…
Celebrating National Cheese Curd Day
…Today is National Cheese Curd Day, so if you’re so lucky to be enjoying them, don’t forget to use the hashtag #nationalcheesecurdday when posting on social media. I’m Cathy Isom……
Dropped Tariffs Could Mean Less USDA Trade Aid Relief
…possible second round of trade reimbursements by early December. The agency had initially budgeted up to $12 billion for the aid program. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump, XI Likely to Meet at Upcoming G-20
…on Chinese goods, the trade deficit between the two countries defied expectations and widened in both August and September of this year. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Livestock Groups Petition Department of Transportation for Hours of Service Flexibility
…not prescriptive limits. The petition encourages DOT to work with industry to develop and implement similar measures. The petition was signed by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Livestock Marketing Association,…
Environmental Groups: No Farm Bill Better Than Bad Bill
…groups participating in the news conference include the Environmental Working Group, Food Policy Action, as well as the National Resources Defense Council. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USMCA Fate Could Rest with Democrats After Elections
…aide says, “I don’t think Lighthizer is the least bit afraid of a House controlled by Dems and I think he’s played those cards well.” Source: National Association of Farm…
USMCA Predicted to Boost Protein Exports
…dumped just days after taking office. CoBank expects the new USMCA agreement to be ratified by all three countries sometime in 2019. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Casey’s Announces Partnership with Prime the Pump
…the nation’s largest E15 retailer,” she says. “The announcement underscores the critical need for lawmakers to approve the year-round use of E15.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….