…changes to its dairy supply management system through the NAFTA renegotiation, however Canada has maintained that it will not do so. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trade Impacts on Land Prices Unknown. Now
…“stay tuned to see what plays out over the next few months” in agriculture and the land market for the answer. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Administration Proposes ESA Changes
…approach to modernizing the regulatory side” of the ESA. Lane says the changes could “provide tremendous relief to ranchers once finalized.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Roberts Honored with International Trade Award
Roberts For his work to fight for open markets for American agriculture, Senator Pat Roberts of Kansas was presented the Congressional Leadership Award by the Washington International Trade Association. Presented…
Water Works: Distressing News for San Joaquin River Water Users
…farmers. “I think we are talking about large scale fallowing of the agricultural landscape to the tune of 100,000 acres or more I would expect, I’m not an expert on…
Egg Producers Urge Support for Commerce Language in Farm Bill
…Association says states are pressing for the removal of cages for egg-laying hens on the basis of animal welfare. However, the Association says cages reduce mortality rates for chickens. The…
Japan, EU, Sign Trade Agreement
…war with China, and ongoing trade disputes with others, that started with steel and aluminum tariffs implemented by the Trump Administration. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Dinneen to Become RFA Advisor, Cooper CEO
Renewable Fuels Association President Bob Dinneen will transition into an advisory role later this year. Serving as CEO since 2001, Dinneen has been with the organization for more than 30…
AFBF Foundation: Apply for John Deere Teacher Resource Kits by Aug. 15
…to selected teachers in time for National Read a Book Day, September 6th. Applications are being accepted online. Learn more at agfoundation.org. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
Trade War Endangers Farmers, Farm Bureau Tells Congress
…you lose a market, it is really tough to get it back. We cannot afford to lose our place as a leader in the agricultural global marketplace.” VanderWal, who also…
EPA 2019 RFS Proposal Missing Opportunity to Set Things Right
The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) implored the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to use the 2019 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) rulemaking process to fix the extensive damage done to the Renewable…
Perdue: Farmers Can’t Pay Bills on Patriotism
…disputes between the United States and others, like China. Many of the retaliatory tariffs from U.S. trading partners due to U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs are on U.S. agricultural products….
U.S. Says Retaliatory Tariffs Unjustified in WTO Complaint
…while urging the five WTO members named in the complaint to “work constructively” with the United States to resolve the matter. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Mexico and Canada Want NAFTA Conclusion This Year
…out it is the second largest export market for U.S. dairy products after Mexico, and that the products enter Canada duty-free. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….