…trade agreements (FTAs), which have substantially reduced or eliminated trade barriers, demonstrate the importance to the U.S. pork industry of opening foreign markets, Prestage pointed out. Those deals have increased…
“Congress Will Thoroughly Review TPP” – McCarthy
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) released the following statement on an agreement being reached on the Trans-Pacific Partnership: “Earlier this year, Congress passed the Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability…
NFU Vigorously Opposes TPP Without Currency Manipulation Enforcement
…by our trade competitors to ensure the playing field is never fair: currency manipulation. “Because of this, NFU will continue to vigorously oppose this agreement and urge Congress to reject…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Regarding the Agreement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
…within the framework of the recently-passed Trade Promotion Authority to obtain a strong bipartisan understanding of and support for this historic trade deal that benefits farmers, ranchers, and all those…
Statement by the President on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
…Helps Small Businesses Benefit from Global Trade For the first time in any trade agreement, TPP includes a chapter specifically dedicated to helping small- and medium-sized businesses benefit from trade….
USDA Funds New Pilot Project
…and corn growers greater access to greenhouse gas markets like those under California’s cap-and-trade program. The $960,000 project is part of a $20.5 million allocation from the USDA Conservation Innovation…
Agri View: Opportunity Knocks
Everett Griner talks about U.S. trade with Cuba looking good in today’s Agri View. Opportunity Knocks…
NCF Accepting Applications for Beef Industry Scholarship
…300, Centennial, CO 80112. The winning recipients will be announced during the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in San Diego, Cali., Jan. 27-29, 2016. For more information visit…
Tight U.S. Supply Boosts Sales of Specialty Eggs
…trade up to cage-free or organic based on price point, and I think we’re there in this marketplace,” he said. “I think that’s what’s accounted for a majority of our…
Internship Opportunities Available for the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show
Applications are now being accepted for the 2016 Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Trade Show internships. If you are a college junior or above and are interested…
Citrus Industry This Week: Groves Improving; Cost of Growing Oranges
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes several reports from last week’s Citrus Expo seminars and trade show in Florida. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free…
Agri View: China Trade
Everett Griner talks about China now being the # 1 export market for the U.S. in today’s Agri View. China Trade…
California Strawberries and Teen Celebrity Chef Announce #KidsCookOff Recipe Contest Winners
…emphasis on sustainable farming practices, the commission works with strategic partners focusing on production and nutrition research, food safety training and education, marketing and communications, trade relations and public policy….
Agri View: Cuban Trade
Everett Griner talks about Cuban trade good for agriculture in today’s Agri View. Cuban Trade…