…supportive of the Trump administration,” he says in the spot, “but I have concerns about current actions that have been taken on trade and tariffs. The fact that China is…
Ag Groups Get a Face-to-Face with USTR Negotiator
…Trump’s trade decisions has frustrated U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, who says he’s “tired of it.” He adds that the industry efforts have been “unhelpful to the administration’s trade agenda,”…
KORUS Agreement a Relief to Agriculture
…the new agreement, South Korea will limit its steel exports to the U.S. and allow more imports of U.S. autos. The U.S. agreed to exempt South Korea from Trump’s steel…
Secretary Perdue Issues USDA Statement on Plant Breeding Innovation
…is one of three federal agencies which regulate products of food and agricultural technology. Together, USDA, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have a…
Trade Coalition Launches Effort Against U.S. Tariffs
…for the project, Casey Guernsey, says the effort will help farmers and ranchers “communicate with one voice” to the Trump administration that “rural and farming communities must be heard.” The…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-27-18
…NCBA President Kevin Kester spoke at the recent ASFMRA California Chapter conference and got to share the China trade actions with the crowd as they were announced by President Trump….
Trade Tiff with China Serves as Negotiating Primer
…to action by some Trump administration officials. The Wall Street Journal reported over the weekend that U.S. officials were discussing with China several issues, from finance to manufacturing, which could…
AEM’s Slater: Lift Steel Tariffs to Support Manufacturers
AEM President Dennis Slater issued the following statement last week Friday in response to President Trump’s import tariffs on steel taking effect: Slater Equipment manufacturers remain disappointed at President Trump…
Livestock Waiver for ELD Mandate Extended with Omnibus Bill
The $1.3 trillion omnibus spending bill that President Trump signed also provided a livestock waiver for the implementation of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate. The bill was passed on…
Spending Bill Includes Victory for Milk Labeling Standards
The omnibus spending bill passed by the House and Senate last week included language regarding milk labeling. The bill directs the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to take action against…
China Retaliations to Harm U.S. Ag
Agriculture groups say trade retaliations from China will “costs farmers their livelihoods.” China announced retaliation efforts to the Trump administration’s tariffs on steel and aluminum. The American Soybean Association says…
Organic Groups Suing USDA over Livestock Rule
…days of the Obama administration. The Groups say the rule would strengthen the minimum requirements for the care and well-being of animals on organic farms. Represented by CFS legal counsel,…
Perdue Applauds Fire Funding Fix in Omnibus
…law by President Donald J. Trump. “The fire funding fix, which has been sought for decades, is an important inclusion in the omnibus spending bill and I commend Congress for…
Broadband Investment and Section 199A Tax Code Fix in Omnibus Applauded by Perdue
…2018 Omnibus Spending Package. The funding comes at a time when President Donald J. Trump is pursuing an ambitious agenda to rebuild America’s infrastructure, including a special emphasis on rural…