…welcome comments from the public as APHIS considers changes to the licensing requirements to help us fulfill this important responsibility.” Each year, USDA issues nearly 6,000 licenses to people who…
Farm Debt Likely to Reach All-Time High in 2017
…opportunity to stockpile assets. Going into this downturn, record-high commodity prices helped farmers get their financial houses set up before prices tumbled. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
First Round of NAFTA Talks Conclude
…the most challenging parts of the discussions come when negotiators deal with issues like dispute resolution and the rules-of-origin that dictate local content requirements in products traded between the countries….
Congress Returns Next Month Facing Challenges
…the end of September when Treasury officials say the government will run out of borrowing authority. And only when the spending issues are resolved, can lawmakers really turn their attention…
Canada Bringing Guarded Optimism to NAFTA Talks
…added. Canada seems to think President Donald Trump’s NAFTA concerns are primarily with Mexico. However, Canadian officials are very concerned over U.S. efforts to gain concessions in politically contentious issues…
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….
Tax and Regulatory Reform Top AFBF Fall Agenda
…Rolling” Moore agrees there are many issues competing for floor time, but says Farm Bureau’s team is already briefing staffs on ag needs and working to be ready when leadership…
Farmers Still Support Trump but Worry Over Farm Bill
…with Trump’s work on domestic issues. A slightly smaller number at 49 percent would give Trump an A or B on agricultural issues. The survey found producers seriously worried about…
USDA Calls for Nominations for the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee
…was established by USDA in 2001. Members of the committee meet up to two times a year to develop recommendations on issues affecting the U.S. produce industry. Committee members represent…
Perdue Turning to Industry for Dicamba Fix
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue indicated to reporters this week that he would like to see the industry work out a fix on dicamba issues. Perdue said: “I would much prefer…
USTR Seeking Input on KORUS
…Online reports that USTR is seeking the feedback by mid-August, after recently asking its industry trade advisory committees for ideas on the implementation of the agreement and issues “impacting fair…
Ag Secretary Perdue Speaks from “Back to Our Roots” Tour
…be involved in the negotiations, saying while NAFTA has been a big benefit for American agriculture, there are some issues that need to be worked out. Secretary Perdue on negotiations…
Funding to Encourage SNAP Participants to Purchase Healthy Foods
…water availability issues, increase food production, find new sources of energy, mitigate climate variability and ensure food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts or…
Monsanto Addresses Dicamba Issues in Open Letter
In an open letter to customers, Monsanto says the company is committed to supporting farmers at every stage of the growing season. Monsanto, the maker of the Roundup Ready 2…