…of House members that focused on agricultural trade in a discussion with Canadian officials before this week’s round of NAFTA talks. In a statement, Conaway said the goal of the…
Trade Expert: U.S. is Setting Up NAFTA for Failure
…he can walk away from the trade pact. The fourth round of NAFTA talks is underway this week, with some speculating the introduction of agricultural issues in the process. However,…
Farm Bureau Endorses Bipartisan Farmers for Free Trade Campaign
…Free Trade, the importance of safeguarding agricultural market access in NAFTA negotiations, and strengthening grassroots support for trade. This comes on the eve of the fourth round of NAFTA negotiations….
UCCE Creates Ag Education Chair in Southern California
UC President Janet Napolitano has approved the formation of a $1 million endowment to create the UC Cooperative Extension Presidential Chair for Agricultural Education in Orange County. Half the endowment…
China Imports More U.S. Trash than Ag Products
…of America’s biggest exporters by volume were recyclers of paper, plastic or metals, at 11.23 million metric tons. Those exports were valued at $5.2 billion. Meanwhile, U.S. exports of agricultural…
Beef Exports Remain Strong, Pork Slightly Lower
A monthly measure of meat exports shows U.S. beef posted another outstanding performance in August, remaining well above last year’s pace, and August pork exports increased from the previous month…
Agriculture Changes Expected in KORUS Revisions
A South Korea trade lawyer believes changes to agricultural trade will top the list of changes requested in KORUS, the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement. During a meeting last week between…
NAFTA Not Moving Quick Enough
…disappointed in NAFTA rounds so far, but, believes the next round will be an opportunity to bring up more-serious agricultural issues. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ag to Take Center Stage in Round Four of NAFTA Talks
…says Perdue tried to offer hope to U.S. farmers by saying there’s a potential for serious agricultural discussions next week when Round Four gets underway. “Honestly, we’ve been somewhat disappointed…
Medfly Quarantine Affects Solano Farms
…agricultural exports and backyard gardens. Damage occurs when the female fly lays eggs inside the fruit; the eggs then hatch into maggots that tunnel through the flesh of the fruit,…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Ibach & Northey Senate Committee Hearing
…Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service; the Agricultural Marketing Service; and the Grain Inspection, Packers, and Stockyards Administration. The Under Secretary for FPAC oversees three critical USDA agencies: the Farm…
EU, Canada, Settle 21 Year Beef Fight
…EU was breaking WTO rules by banning hormone-treated beef. The use of hormones in Canada had blocked Canadian beef exports to the EU. Through negotiations with CETA, the EU-Canada Comprehensive…
CME Analysis Warns of La Niña Risks
…La Niñas have roiled agricultural markets, sending prices on “wild rides,” often lower amid exceptionally high levels of volatility. Research shows the cooler-than-normal water is pooling along the Equator on…
USDA Invests in 48 Projects in Local Watersheds
…benefits for landowners, communities, and taxpayers,” Jordan said. “These dams have reduced flooding of businesses, homes, roads and agricultural lands. They have provided dependable water supplies for agricultural, residential and…