…trade and agricultural issues and has a “tremendous understanding” of China and its people, as reported by the Des Moines Register. A former aide to Branstad called the governor a…
U.S.-China Talks Falter in WTO Farm Subsidy Spat
Trade officials from the U.S. and China were unable to resolve their disagreements over the Obama administration’s allegations that Beijing provided more than $100 billion in illegal government subsidies for…
U.S. Trade Deficit Widening on Falling Soybean Exports
The U.S. trade gap is widening because of a decrease in soybean exports and other products, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. The deficit recorded its biggest increase in…
CFBF President Urges Farmers to Work Toward Change
…with other agricultural organizations and partners. In discussing the election of Donald Trump as president and the implications of the incoming administration, Wenger acknowledged concerns about trade and immigration policy….
Dairy Groups Detail Importance of Dairy Trade
…dairy sector and seeking further dialogue on ways the organizations can work with the incoming administration on trade policy. NMPF and USDEC said in their letter that expanded agricultural trade…
Nations Racing to Fill Trade Leadership Gap Left by U.S.
…because the trade deals allegedly violate World Trade Organization rules by creating closed associations, while at the same time, Russia is touting its own regional trade proposals. From the National…
World Soil Day: Celebrating the Magic Beneath
…rolling out its very own Healthy Soils Program, financed as part of the California Climate Investments funded with Cap-and-Trade funds. The Healthy Soils Program recognizes the climate change benefits of…
Dairy Exports to Increase by $500 Million in 2017
…However, trade is uncertain going forward as the incoming Trump administration has vowed to renegotiate trade agreements with all three countries. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
No GMO Wheat Found in Commercial Supplies
…APHIS for their work on the incident. The organizations credited effective communication between APHIS, USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service, farmer organizations, the grain trade, and customers to keep things moving in…
Trade Group Suing Dr. Oz Over Fake Olive Oil Claims
…for a “magic weight loss cure” after he was brought before a U.S. Senate consumer protection panel to be questioned about the scientific evidence behind the supplement. The Federal Trade…
FTC Says Ethanol Industry Still Competitive
…Trade Commission (FTC). The agency’s annual update concluded: “The exercise of market power to set prices or coordination on price and output levels, is unlikely.” Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today…
Australia Moving on TPP
…ratification of the trade deal following a thorough review of the agreement. The recommendation comes as the final report from the committee recognizes a “resurgence of nationalism and isolationism internationally,”…
Almond Board: Almond Conference Next Week
…global food industry. The Almond Conference also provides attendees the opportunity to see the latest products and access new equipment via the trade show, which is home to more than…
Businesses Join Agriculture in Fretting Over Trump Anti-Trade Talks
U.S. importers and exporters are worried about President-Elect Donald Trump’s anti-trade views that could significantly dent their revenue if Trump follows through. For his part, Trump has scaled back on…