trans pacific partnership

Some agricultural groups would like U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to reconsider some previous trade deals, including the Trans Pacific Partnership.

California based Measure To Improve CEO Nikki Rodoni says, as we generate more waste, more feed lots have been leaving the state because of regulatory mandates,

A new study from the University of Arkansas has confirmed what many have known for some time, America’s pig farmers are producing a more sustainable product than ever.

Australia and Canada has signed and filed ratification documents of the new TPP last week, This starts a 60-day waiting period before the agreement takes effect.

The U.S. Meat Export Federation is assessing the potential losses in U.S. beef. European Union, Japan and members of TTP are finding other places to buy Beef.

NAFTA talks between the U.S., Canada and Mexico concluded four days of ministerial-level meetings. U.S. is working on a export deal on Red Meat with Mexico.

U.S. farmers claims Brazil using government programs to push Brazilian rice into the U.S. and other countries where the U.S. fights to keep market shares.

Remaining 11 countries appear to be on the verge of ratifying the massive trade pact without the U.S.. Economic development leaders asking for support to modernize NAFTA agreement.

The new animal-welfare standards for organic livestock and poultry production is being delay. Livestock Marketing Association says the trucking rules don’t work for the livestock industry. USDA says the U.S. needs to focus trade negotiations on lowering tariffs with Japan.

“Feeding the World” helps motivate farmers. But, isn’t a major concern for most consumers. Ag Risk coverage to be a viable option in the farm bill, needs to be fixed. President of American Farm Bureau would like to see a new bilateral trade agreement.