…in multiple agencies agreeing with farmers. The Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency (BAWSCA), along with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) have both come out against the…
Canada Returns to NAFTA Talks
…strike bilateral trade deals. For agriculture, the updated agreement with Mexico included improved food safety standards, biotech approvals and no new tariffs. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canadian Business Council Says NAFTA Agreement Possible this Week
…President Trump spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Monday, and Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland arrived in Washington, D.C. Tuesday for continued trade talks. Source: National Association of Farm…
Senator Sanders Wants Big Companies to Pay for SNAP
…the same day the farm bill conferees meet. The bill would impose a 100 percent tax on government benefits including food stamps received by workers at companies with 500 or…
Dairy Farms Turning to GoFundMe to Stay in Business
…applied to the farm loans.” The page is now one of several found on the GoFundMe website seeking donations for dairy farms. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-29-18
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Food Safety Professionals Ensure that “What’s in Your Meat” is Safe and Wholesome
…greater interest in knowing where their food comes from, and everything associated with that process from farm to fork. As a public health regulatory agency, this movement toward greater transparency…
USDA Announces Trade Relief Details
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced the trade relief details in relation to the assistance program it was putting together to help farmers impacted by the trade issues….
Agriculture Welcomes USDA Help, Urges End to Trade Disputes
…Chuck Grassley said the relief package was “welcome news” for farmers, but added “what they really want are long-term markets, not handouts.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NCGA: USDA Trade Aid Won’t Make Up for Lost Markets
…Skunes NCGA President Kevin Skunes says that corn farmers appreciate the help from USDA, but adds that the plan “provides virtually no relief to corn farmers.” According to an NCGA-commissioned…
Trump Terminating Current NAFTA
…send a notification letter to Congress later this week to withdraw from the current NAFTA and sign a new agreement with Mexico. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Groups Respond to NAFTA Announcement
Farm country overall shows reserved optimism regarding the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) announcement Monday. The announcement marks a step forward, as Mexico and the U.S. have a basic…
China Grain Imports Plunge Amidst Tariffs
…from the U.S., including staple imports of pork and soybeans. Meanwhile, China has begun importing pork from Chili and the European Union. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-28-18
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