At least six countries included in the Trans-Pacific Partnership aim to complete the trade deal with or without the United States. Reuters reports Mexico, Japan, Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand and…
Improve NAFTA, Don’t Withdraw From TPP
Portman Ohio Republican Senator Rob Portman was the U.S. Trade Representative under George W. Bush, and he’s cautioning President-elect Donald Trump against walking away from the North American Free Trade…
Dairy Digester Dedicated
…made possible by cap-and-trade funding. CDFA contributed $973,430 to this digester project, with Open Sky Ranch providing the remainder of the $1,946,864 total. Biogas from the digester will be used…
Canada Cattle Producers urge Trade Fight if Trump Revives COOL
…measures on COOL, which would reignite a six-year trade battle between the U.S. and Canada. U.S. lawmakers repealed COOL last December after the World Trade Organization approved more than $10…
New Zealand Wants to Talk Trade with Trump
New Zealand’s Prime Minister John Key wants to talk trade issues with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. In a phone call between the two this week, Key told Trump he wished…
Trump Election Leaves Agriculture Awaiting Clarification on Issues
…swift action when the new administration takes office.” Rabobank notes the advisory group is watching trade, labor and farm bill talks for potential policy changes that could have longer-term implications…
Senate Ag Committee Urges Obama to Press China on Biotech Approvals
…dialogue between the U.S. and China, the Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade, we ask that you continue to prioritize biotechnology approvals with the Chinese government. We encourage you to…
U.S. Turkey Production
…the poultry industry, see the monthly newsletter Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook. Production, Consumption, and Trade Value of turkey production: 2012: $5.45 billion 2013: $4.84 billion 2014: $5.30 billion 2015:…
Froman: TPP in Purgatory
…trade agenda has to be.” He encouraged President-elect Donald Trump to focus on strengthening the problem’s he sees in trade agreements including TPP and NAFTA. From the National Association of…
Obama Administration Giving up on Lame-Duck TPP Vote
As expected, the outgoing Obama administration is throwing in the towel regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement. DTN reports the White House will not seek a vote on the agreement…
USDA Awards Funding for Market Development Programs
…such as market research, technical assistance, and support for participation in trade fairs and exhibits. MAP participants contribute an average 137 percent match for generic marketing and promotion activities and…
Tackling Issues with Trump Administration
…U.S. trade deficit, supporting the Renewable Fuel Standard, putting an end to relentless corporate mergers, and passing strong farm policies in the next Farm Bill were among the list –…
Grains Council Encourages Focus On Expanding Ag Exports
…future of TPP, after this election cycle that has made so many here and abroad question the United States’ commitment to open trade, we urge our leadership to champion trade…
Voice of Corn Farmers Amplified at NAFB
…the Trade Talk event, specifically, because of the media contacts and relationships we build,” said Wesley Spurlock, a farmer from Stratford, Texas, and NCGA President. “Farm families listen to their…