…eliminating restrictions on genetically engineered crops. The group includes the U.S. National Family Farm Coalition, Canada’s National Farmers Union and Mexico’s National Association of Rural Producers, as well as the…
U.S., Canadian and Mexican Farm Groups Support Modernized NAFTA
…success stories. Agricultural reciprocal trade between the three countries has grown exponentially since the agreement was implemented more than 20 years ago. CFA President Ron Bonnett, strong in his support…
U.S. to Pursue Other Trade Openings During NAFTA Talks
…by the U.S. when it finally withdrew. Now, Japan is pursuing its own TPP with the remaining partners to the deal. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
FDA Relaxes Restrictions on Ultra-Filtered Milk
…tension with Canada brought the issue to the forefront. Earlier this year, Canada changed policy and stopped importing ultra-filtered milk from the U.S. As a result, many American milk processors…
Dicamba Damage Reports Still Climbing
…time. “In reality, we will likely not know the extent of dicamba damage until the end of the season,” Bradley says. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canada Bringing Guarded Optimism to NAFTA Talks
…The Washington Post reports Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently spoke to the National Governors Association conference in July, making a pitch for free trade. Trudeau told the governors, “Free…
Trump Wants Produce Dumping Protection in NAFTA 2.0
…against the proposed move. Lance Jungemeyer, President of the Fresh Produce Association of America called it a “Pandora’s box.” He says, “If tomato growers in the Carolinas do it (file…
Kid Rock Potential Stabenow Challenger
…to the race for the Michigan Senate seat. Stabenow also served as the Senate Agriculture Committee chair from 2011 to 2015. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
DuPont to Purchase Granular Inc.
…will keep its offices in San Francisco and Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. DuPont will also leverage Granular’s existing partnerships with other agricultural companies. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. Feed Grain and Ethanol Exports Up
…increased 36 percent year-over-year to 49.9 million tons, already exceeding export totals for the last five marketing years. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. from U.S. Grains…
U.S. Beef Products Struggling in China
…it doesn’t’ seem likely trade will increase “to the extent that would affect China’s beef market, because of its limited supply.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Wall Street Journal Names Agriculture a NAFTA Issue to Watch
…Labor, trade deficits, rules of origin, currency manipulation and immigration also top the list of issues to watch during the renegotiation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canada Plans to Protect its Dairy System in New NAFTA
…which binational panels made binding decisions on complaints about illegal subsidies and dumping. The United States has frequently lost such cases. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
A Faster, Less Costly Way to Process Walnuts
…is growing among health-conscious consumers, but processing these nutrient-vitamin-rich nuts could use some tweaking. Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists have developed a method that uses infrared technology to improve commercial…