…more environmentally sensitive acres. Support conservation programs that ensure cost-effective financial assistance for improved soil health, water and air quality and other natural resource benefits. TRADE & FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL AFFAIRS…
U.S. Ag, Equipment Companies, Benefiting from Trade with Cuba
U.S. agriculture is benefiting from trade with Cuba, according to new figures released by the U.S.-Cuba Trade and Economic Council. Exports of food and agricultural products from the U.S. to…
Study: Killing NAFTA Kills Manufacturing, Agriculture Jobs
A new report by Business Roundtable suggests that ending the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) would result in job losses of more than 1.8 billion in the United States….
TPP 11 Agreement in Place, Signing set for March
Just as Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) nations seemed ready to leave Canada behind, the nation has reached an agreement to sign the trade pact. Renamed the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for…
CoBank: Expect more Farm Bankruptcies in 2018
…law also allows farmers to restructure debt without forming creditors’ committees. Meanwhile, the report points out that trade is “mission critical” for agriculture in 2018. CoBank says: “U.S. agriculture has…
TPP Talks Continue as Canada Shows Hesitation
Trade officials gathering this week in Tokyo are trying to forge ahead on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) without the United States but are bogged down by Canada. The member countries…
Another Round of NAFTA Talks Getting Underway
Trade negotiators are in Montreal for the next round of talks regarding the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The session could be the last round of significant talks before…
Farmers Union Releases Priorities for Farm Bill
…four years, but devastating wildfires, hurricanes, and other natural disasters continue to punish agricultural communities,” said the Board. “Trade policies continue to promote the sale of farm products at prices…
Former Ag Secretary says Trump Understands Importance of NAFTA
Mike Johanns Trade negotiators are gearing up for the next round of talks on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in Canada. Some industry stakeholders are frustrated because they…
Secretary Perdue Outlines USDA Services in the Event of a Government Shutdown
…appropriations – among other duties listed HERE (PDF, 433 KB) – FAS will: Support NAFTA negotiations; Engage on issues pending in the World Trade Organization; Operate the Commodity Credit Corporation-funded…
USDA Announces Plenary Speakers for the 2018 Agricultural Outlook Forum
…agriculture industry professionals involved in production, finance, marketing, input supplies, and trade, as well as representation from state government. The prominent group includes James C. Collins, Jr., Chief Operating Officer,…
EU Moves to Ban Palm Oil from Biofuels
…oil producing nations in the world, call the move a protectionist trade barrier. The ban is part of a power market overhaul aimed at reducing energy consumption to meet climate…
Trump See’s Ag Benefits of NAFTA, Still Threatening Withdraw
President Donald Trump said again this week he “may” terminate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), saying such a move would yield the “best deal” in renegotiations. The president…
Ag Coalition Formed to Support NAFTA
A new coalition of agriculture groups is focusing on the importance of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). More than 30 organizations across the agriculture sector announced the formation…