…produce growers are also seeking anti-dumping protections against Mexican tomatoes. But non-ag issues, including domestic auto content, government procurement, and dispute settlement, plus President Trump’s own threats to pull out…
Business Leaders to Talk Trade with Mexico
…time the event was held in Mexico. Trump calls NAFTA a “disaster” and his administration is leading the renegotiation effort between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The U.S. Chamber of…
Agriculture Changes Expected in KORUS Revisions
…services, intellectual property, investment, and farm produce, according to a South Korea-based newspaper. However, no further specifics on those trade categories were revealed. President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to…
Sage Grouse Comment Period Announced
…opens a door to potentially provide much-needed relief to ranchers across the west. Action Lane says this process is a commitment from the Trump administration to hear the concerns from…
Ag to Take Center Stage in Round Four of NAFTA Talks
…ever watched a boxing match, they circle one another for a while, and I think we’ve been circling.” He says the administration will lay some things on the table in…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Ibach & Northey Senate Committee Hearing
…the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. President Donald J. Trump nominated Ibach to serve as Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP) and selected Northey for Under…
Two Groups Urge USDA to Finalize Farmer Fair Practices Rule
Two farm groups are urging the Department of Agriculture to finalize the Farmer Fair Practices rule under the Grain Inspection, Packers & Stockyards Administration. The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association and the…
U.S. Ag Groups Want Intervention of GI Review
Farm and food groups want the Trump Administration to address a trade consideration between Mexico and Japan regarding geographical indications. Japan and Mexico are considering giving exclusive status to various…
The Western View: Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico It’s not my job – or my desire – to defend Donald Trump. He does that just fine himself. But I believe in fairness. And to be fair,…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Confirmation of Censky & McKinney
…Donald J. Trump as Deputy Secretary, and Ted McKinney, selected by the president to be Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs. Perdue issued the following statement: “I commend…
Stabenow Intends to Meet with Clovis
…last week that the committee still needs more paperwork from the White House to consider the Clovis nomination, according to DTN. Dr. Clovis President Donald Trump nominated Clovis to serve…
Training Courses to Fulfill Part of Produce Safety Rule
…farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration.” The PSA Grower Training…
Trump on KORUS to Lighthizer: Call Me a “Crazy Guy”
…withdraw from the agreement. But, in the discussion, Trump went further, and said: “You tell them, ‘This guy’s so crazy he could pull out any minute.’” Trump followed up with…
Senate Ag Sets Northey, Ibach Confirmation Hearing
The Senate Agriculture Committee will consider the nomination of Bill Northey and Greg Ibach Thursday. Northey was nominated by the Trump administration to be the Department of Agriculture undersecretary for…