…repeatedly shot down. Those talks will have to wait, though, with the Trump Administration focused on striking a deal with Mexico first. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senate Approves Ag Appropriations Bill
…other funding bills later this fall, but President Trump has threatened a government shutdown when the fiscal year ends September 30th if Congress does not pass immigration enforcement, border security…
U.S., China Reportedly Trying to Re-engage in Trade Talks
The U.S. and China are trying to restart trade talks as the two nations square off in a trade war. The attempt comes as the Trump administration readies a new…
Poll Shows Voters Narrowly Support Aid for Farmers
A poll by Morning Consult and Politico shows nearly six in ten voters favor President Trump’s $12 billion plan to provide aid to farmers suffering from his trade policy. Nearly…
Senate Approves Roberts’ Efforts to Improve Access to New Drugs for Animals
…would allow access to new animal drugs through conditional approval by the Food and Drug Administration. Roberts’ provision on conditional approval was included in the Animal Drug and Animal Generic…
Farm Groups Appeal to Trump to Address Lab-Grown Meat Substitutes
As the debate over lab-grown meat products continues to garner attention, several industry groups recently sent a letter asking President Trump to step in to help add clarity to the…
U.S., Mexico, Leaving Canada behind in NAFTA Talks
…Politico that the U.S. is “pretty frustrated with Canada,” accusing them of “foot-dragging.” President Trump has announced his desire previously to wrap up talks with Mexico before reaching an agreement…
Plant-Based Foods Retail Sector Growing
…Administration, at the request of the dairy industry, will begin to enforce labeling requirements for dairy products, meaning the plant-based industry may face a wave of label and product name…
Trade Aid for Farmers Could Start Late September
The aid package announced to offset harm by the Trump administration’s trade policy for agriculture could be ready to go by October, according to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. While in…
U.S. Chamber: Trade Aid for All Could Cost $39 Billion
…a $12 billion aid package to lessen the burden of trade disputes by the Trump administration. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce calls farmers and ranchers the “hardest hit” by Trump’s…
NAFTA Renegotiation Showing Signs of Progress
…Washington, D.C. this week to continue the talks. However, other issues within the negotiations, including a sunset provision and dispute settlement, along with dairy trade, remain unsettled. President Trump has…
Letter Urges Trump to Rejoin TPP
…2011 to promote the benefits of free markets and a free society. The group launched an advertising campaign this week against President Trump’s trade policy and ongoing trade war with…
In Argentina, Perdue Welcomes U.S. Pork Back to Market
…of American pork products, they will only want more. This is a great day for our agriculture community and an example of how the Trump Administration is committed to supporting…
EU Insists Agriculture Not a Part of Trade Truce with Trump
…Trump says. An EU Commission spokeswoman says they’ve been very clear on that fact. The spokeswoman adds that agriculture is not part of it, only the things that were specifically…