The Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service says a Japan-EU trade agreement threatens U.S. pork exports to Japan. Japan and the EU announced finalization of negotiations on the Japan-EU Economic…
Trump: Not Interested in Re-joining TPP
…do it,” according to the Hagstrom Report. The comments follow a previous statement by the President on Twitter that he would be interested in re-joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement,…
Agri View: Trade Problems with China
Everett Griner talks about the trade problems with China, and the farmers concerns about metal imports, in today’s Agri View. Everett explains some of the different reasons for concern for…
Groups on House Agriculture Committee Approving 2018 Farm Bill
…top policy concerns – a robust federal crop insurance program, ensuring the ARC-county program is a viable risk management option, and increased resources for trade promotion programs. “We urge the…
Perdue Comments Regarding Chinese Duties on U.S. Sorghum
…As we explore options, we are in communication with the American sorghum industry and stand united with them. The fact remains that China has engaged in unfair trade practices over…
National Sorghum Producers Disappointed in China Antidumping Determination
…injury to China.” The organization says the decision in China reflects a broader trade fight in which U.S. sorghum farmers are the victim, not the cause. Further, NSP says the…
Ethanol Organizations Applaud Japan Policy Shift To Allow Use Of U.S. Ethanol
Ethanol and trade groups are applauding the news that Japan will allow imports of a gasoline additive made from U.S. corn-based ethanol. The change comes as part of Japan’s update…
Farmers Have Other Concerns Than Farm Bill
…Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue told Congress that low commodity prices, slumping farm income, attacks on the ethanol industry and a possible trade war are all causing anxiety in farm country….
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Announces Farm Bill Priorities
…the Specialty Crop Block Grant program, combating invasive pests and diseases, and support for trade and research funding. In each case, these measures would assist the specialty crop industry’s ability…
Farm Credit Administration Releases Quarterly Report
…reduced demand driving margins lower. The current trade environment with China has also introduced uncertainty within many sectors of the farm economy. Further, the report says that overall, the Farm…
Pence: “Very Close” to Renegotiated NAFTA
Vice President Mike Pence said over the weekend he is “very hopeful” the U.S. is close to a renegotiated North American Free Trade Agreement. Talks to reach an agreement continue…
Asian Nations Cautious About the U.S. Back in TPP
…agreement. New Zealand’s Trade Minister says his country isn’t blind to the benefits of trading with the world’s largest economy. However, David Parker says U.S. participation is theoretical, because “it’s…
House Members from Across the Country Praise 2018 Farm Bill
…Farmers are hurting though, and I have three priorities for this Farm Bill: to protect crop insurance, to increase market development abroad through trade and market access programs, and to…
Argentina Market Now Open To U.S. Pork
…Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to reinstate Argentina’s eligibility for the U.S. Generalized System of Preferences, which allows some foreign products into the United States without tariffs, after the…