…just a few examples of the changes that new wind is bringing to Washington. There’s lots more ahead – trade issues and public lands come to mind. For sure it’s…
ASTA Hosts Meeting to Discuss Palmer Amaranth, other Weed Issues
On May 9, the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) hosted a meeting of grower groups, seed companies, and state government officials to discuss a collaborative approach to addressing Palmer amaranth…
White House Staffer Called Canada to Sway Trump on NAFTA
A White House staffer reportedly called an official in Canada last month to ask the nation to persuade President Donald Trump to not terminate the North American Free Trade Agreement….
NMPF April Dairy Market Report
…only a relatively small divergence when measured on a milk equivalent milkfat basis versus skim solids basis. U.S. Dairy Trade American-type cheese exports showed positive growth for the first time…
Ag Export Groups Support CREAATE Act
…American Agricultural Trade and Exports Act. The Act was introduced by Washington-State Republican Representative Dan Newhouse and Maine Democratic Representative Chellie (Shell-lee) Pingree. The coalitions say the CREAATE Act captures…
Canada, Mexico, Eyeing Trade Markets Beyond U.S.
Mexico and Canada both are eyeing new trade partners as trade rhetoric and threats from the U.S. are growing trade-related concerns between the three countries. The North American Free Trade…
Canada Offers Potential U.S. Ethanol Export Growth
…of five percent in place and is already an important market for U.S. ethanol exports, thanks in part to the North American Free Trade Agreement. One-third of all U.S. ethanol…
Free Trade, Relationships Key To Market Competitiveness In South Korea
…farm bills, are instrumental in the incredible growth of the South Korean livestock and corn processing industries. Combined with favorable trade terms in the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS),…
Federal Policies on Rural Issues Gain Attention
…Trade Agreement, rather than withdraw the U.S. from the agreement with Canada and Mexico. Upon hearing initial news that Trump was considering withdrawal from NAFTA, Moore said, “All of us…
Record Volume for U.S. Pork Exports in March; Beef Exports Remain Strong
…and many trade barriers still in place. But our competitors are working every day to reverse this trend, so we must aggressively expand and defend our international customer base.” Mexico,…
2016 California Wine Sales in U.S. Hit New Record
…Koch, Wine Institute President and CEO. “As consumers in the U.S. and around the world continue to trade up to premium wines, California is ideally positioned.” “California wines in the…
Soil Health Partnership Urges Farmers to Take USDA Survey
…minutes to complete, but ends in mid-May. SARE will issue a summary and report. The Conservation Technology Information Center and the American Seed Trade Association are partners in the survey….
Response to Environment and Climate Change Canada’s paper on Clean Fuel Standard
…expected in the years ahead. The U.S. and Canada also benefit from free trade preferences under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which has paved the way for significant…
NMPF, USDEC Organize Dairy Fly-In on Capitol Hill to Build Support for Trade with Canada, Mexico
…more than 40 farmers and dairy company executives fanned out on Capitol Hill to discuss the importance of trade across North America. The group emphasized that trade opportunities both north…