…Representative Robert Lighthizer, but there are so far no major developments on the contentious issues being discussed, including dairy market access and the dispute settlement mechanism, top issues for Canada,…
2018 CA Agricultural Leadership Class Selected
…thinking, change management, emotional intelligence and complex social and cultural issues. Seminars are delivered by four partner universities: Cal Poly Pomona, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Fresno State and UC…
NAFTA Partners Say Trilateral Agreement a Must
…difficult issues, like dairy market access, in an attempt to get Canada involved in the “handshake agreement” between the U.S. and Mexico. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Latest Climate Change Assessment Illustrates Farming Challenges of the Future
…to identify ways to adapt and overcome those issues. Some of the highlights of the report include the confirmation of some of the previous findings related to crop adaptation to…
The Western View: CRB Study in Ag Financial Issues
…Research Board (CRB) funded a study by a leading expert in Ag financial issues. CRB Study in Ag Financial Issues The study was conducted bv Bruce Babcock, who is a…
Canada Ready to Make Concession on Dairy Trade
Despite posturing by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that Canada ‘won’t back down’ on dairy issues, Canada is ready to make concessions. Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland rejoined the discussion…
Water Works: Diverse Opposition to the State Water Proposal
…on agriculture as a main economic driver, a significant loss of financial activity from a decline in farm production could be catastrophic for entire communities. After receiving more than 250…
Canadian Business Council Says NAFTA Agreement Possible this Week
…of Canadian American Business Council told CNBC Tuesday “I think we can get there this week,” saying there’s just a handful of issues left. Although, the talks are expected to…
Producers Welcome Help But Want End To Trade Disputes
…producers, by giving us some relief from the financial hit we’ve taken from retaliatory tariffs from some of our biggest trading partners,” said NPPC President Jim Heimerl, a hog farmer…
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….
Trump Terminating Current NAFTA
…issues to work out with Canada, but administration officials a hopeful the issues can be resolved quickly. Trump Monday told reporters Canada could have a separate deal or be included…
Bayer CEO Says Monsanto Merger Still a Win-Win
…of Bayer in the first of what may amount to thousands of cases. While jury verdicts are typically either overturned or reduced, financial analysts say Bayer could still face as…
Canada Next for NAFTA
…and Mexico were working towards a preliminary agreement. Many issues over the last month were strictly between the U.S. and Mexico. Canada and the U.S. have outstanding issues to resolve,…
Mexico, U.S., Expected to Announce NAFTA Agreement Thursday
…and often do, change in negotiations. The U.S. Trade Representative’s office maintains there “is no deal on NAFTA,” adding “there are major issues outstanding.” But, the White House could announce…