The U.S. and South Korea will hold formal trade talks starting Friday regarding the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement, known as KORUS. Officials from Korea and the U.S. will meet in…
Agrium/Potash Corp. Merger Closing on New Year’s Day
Shortly after the Christmas holiday, Agrium and Potash Corp. received a late present in the form of final merger approval. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission clearance was the final hurdle…
Almond Board: Record Breaking Almond Conference
…the event, Pest Control Advisors, and Certified Crop Consultants had the opportunity to earn 45 Continuing Education Units. All Conference presentations can be found at Almonds.com/ConferencePresentations. The trade show floor…
Orange Juice Stuck in a Rut
The orange juice futures trade is stuck in the biggest rut it’s seen since way back in 1967. The futures closed lower for a record 15th-straight day last Wednesday, with…
Farmers Respond to Poll on NAFTA
…the 24-year-old trade pact with Mexico and Canada. The varied responses are similar to the responses and positions of different ag trade groups, agribusinesses, and associations. While U.S. Trade Representative…
Farmland Values Still High Despite Low Commodity Prices
…adjustments, negative changes to tax policy, and mishandled trade policy opportunities. For now, he says drastically lower prices are not likely to happen anytime soon. “We’ve seen mostly stable prices…
Group Files FTC Complaint Against HSUS
The Center for Consumer Freedom filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission regarding the Humane Society of the U.S. (HSUS). The non-profit CCF says the Humane Society is responsible…
Foreign Ag Service Contributes to Export Success
…rural economic activity, and support more than a million American jobs.” Her agency’s efforts to break barriers and overcome trade obstacles led to many trade successes in 2017, including American…
Setting Aside Money In Case of NAFTA Failure?
A Politico report shows just how worried some lawmakers are about the potential failure of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations. Officials began talking on Tuesday about putting…
NASS Research, Survey, and Technology Advancements in 2017 Serve U.S. Agriculture
…Conducted since 1840, it is the only source of uniform, comprehensive, and impartial agriculture data for every state and county in the country. Farmers and ranchers, trade associations, government, extension…
Canada Executives Urging Trudeau to Join U.S.-Free TPP
…U.S. withdrawal from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), but says trade diversification is more important than ever. A spokesperson for Canada’s International Trade Minister says the government is…
Organic Trade Association Filed Complaint About Organic Livestock Rule
The Organic Trade Association filed a complaint in federal court regarding the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices rule a week before the Department of Agriculture announced its withdrawal. USDA on…
FCA Reports on Agricultural Economic Conditions
…crop production levels are dragging down prices. That means increasing demand will be a key for the crop and protein sectors. The report also says changes to farm and trade…
Republican Governors Meet VP About NAFTA
Four Republican Governors met with Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday to discuss their concerns about the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations. Reuters says the governor’s wanted to…