Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Regarding the Agreement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership

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…billion. Thanks to this agreement and its removal of unfair trade barriers, American agricultural exports to the region will expand even further, particularly exports of meat, poultry, dairy, fruits, vegetables,…

Statement by the President on the Trans-Pacific Partnership

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…U.S. exports to TPP countries. For example, TPP eliminates import taxes as high as 59 percent on U.S. machinery products exports to TPP countries. In 2014, the U.S. exported $56…

USDA Funds New Pilot Project

Taylor Hillman Corn, Tree, nut & vine crops

…gas credits from nutrient management practices in growing almonds and corn. The goal is for growers to enter the cap-and-trade market and sell carbon credits to companies and industries seeking…