U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack visited California this week, meeting with growers, industry groups, and state officials to learn about the challenges facing agriculture. During his stop at Terranova Ranch …
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-14-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s program is COVID-19 free and is filled with stories covering trade with the UE and …
CA Rep. Costa Drills Perdue on Trade During House Ag Committee Hearing
During the most recent House Agriculture Committee hearing, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue testified on the State of the Rural Economy. It was a full committee hearing with members from across …
Perdue Hopes Coronavirus Won’t Inhibit China’s Purchase Promises
The recent outbreak of the Coronavirus sparks the question–will China be able to meet its purchase goals agreed upon in the phase-one trade agreement with the United States? The deadly …
President Trump Announces Tariff Deadline Extension
President Donald Trump recently announced a tariff deadline extension for imports coming from China amidst ongoing trade discussions. March 1 had originally been the deadline for further escalation of tariffs …
CoBank: Trade War Takes a Toll on Ag Economy
Despite the strongest global economic growth the world has seen since 2011, the uncertainty surrounding trade disputes is causing escalating concern for U.S. agriculture. CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange Division says seventy …
Trade Promotion Authority to Auto-Renew
Trade Promotion Authority will auto-renew at the end of this month due to no congressional action. Originally authorized by Congress during the Obama administration for the advancement of the Trans-Pacific …
EU, China, Working to Strengthen Trade Ties
The European Union is working to strengthen trade ties with China as the U.S. and China are embattled in a trade war. Repercussions of the trade war are being felt …
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 …
Trade Tops China, Canada Meeting Agenda
Trade will top the agenda between China and Canada next week during Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s visit to China. The visit is aimed at promoting a “progressive trade agenda” …
Farmers Need Trade to Move Record Corn Crop
It’s no secret that American farmers produced another record corn crop, which means overseas market access will be a big key to limiting losses due to depressed corn prices. The …
TPP Nations Nearing final Stretch in Talks
The 11 remaining Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) nations are edging closer to sealing the comprehensive free trade pact. Reuters reports that New Zealand recently agreed to amend some specific laws that …
Trade Negotiators at Odds Over NAFTA Proposals
Trade negotiators are accusing each other of sabotaging attempts to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) following the latest round of talks. Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland accused …
Ag Exports Key to Trump NAFTA Deficit Strategy
Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts says agricultural exports are key to achieving President Donald Trump’s plan for reducing the trade deficit with NAFTA members. The White House says more …