by Sabrina Halvorson | Jun 7, 2023 | National Agricultural News, News Feed, Policy
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is keeping specialty crops in focus for trade deals and working on disputes under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Chief Agricultural Negotiator Doug McKalip touched on those and several other topics while...
by Sabrina Halvorson | Jun 5, 2023 | National Agricultural News, News Feed
The future of ag relies on innovation. That message came from Dr. Daniel Sumner, from the Dept. of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of California, Davis. He was speaking at the Agri-Pulse Food and Ag Issues Summit West, held in Sacramento,...
by Sabrina Halvorson | Jun 1, 2023 | National Agricultural News, News Feed, Policy
Support is growing for the Beagle Brigade Act. Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI-8th District) introduced the bill in the House and says it’s a vital act for agriculture. “It’s an act with a cute name but a very important purpose. The Beagle Brigade Act helps protect...
by Sabrina Halvorson | May 31, 2023 | National Agricultural News, News Feed, Policy
While trade is a major part of the success of American agriculture, former long-time Congressman Collin Peterson (D-MN) said trade is only a small part of the farm bill while speaking at the recent U.S. Meat Export Federation Spring Conference in Minneapolis. “The...
by Sabrina Halvorson | May 30, 2023 | National Agricultural News, News Feed, Policy
As U.S. lawmakers consider ways to prevent Mexico’s seasonal produce from flooding U.S. markets, Mexican trade officials are watching. Former Chief Trade Negotiator for Mexico and current partner at AGON, Kenneth Smith Ramos says the U.S. must remember to remain...
