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Farm Bill Simplified: Forestry
Farm Bill Simplified: Forestry
Farm Bill Simplified: Forestry
The Senate Agriculture Committee once again released a newsletter entitled "Farm Bill 101: Forestry." The one-pager is designed to be easily digestible and explain how the bill helps in forestry.
R-Calf Calling For COOL In The 2023 Farm Bill
R-Calf Calling For COOL In The 2023 Farm Bill
R-Calf Calling For COOL In The 2023 Farm Bill
R-Calf USA is warning of catastrophic consequences if the 2023 Farm Bill doesn’t include reforms.  CEO Bill Bullard said the future important infrastructure components to remain competitive such as participants, cattle and markets are in jeopardy.   “And f...
USTR Hearing Before Senate Committee Gets Testy
USTR Hearing Before Senate Committee Gets Testy
USTR Hearing Before Senate Committee Gets Testy
Both parties challenged U.S. Trade Ambassador Katherine Tai repeatedly on the administration’s failure to negotiate market-opening free trade deals and even pursuing a ‘go-it-alone’ policy without consulting lawmakers on trade.   “Congres...
Canada: Product of U.S. Label a Solution Without a Problem
Canada: Product of U.S. Label a Solution Without a Problem
Canada: Product of U.S. Label a Solution Without a Problem
A recent proposal by USDA which involves meat product labelling immediately raised the spectre of COOL, Country-of-Origin labelling, for Canadian red meat sectors.  USDA proposed that ‘only’ meat products derived from animals born, raised, slaughtered, and processed in the United States should be allowed to carry a Made in the USA label.  Back in late 2...
USMEF Announces Spring Conference Details
USMEF Announces Spring Conference Details
USMEF Announces Spring Conference Details
The U.S. Meat Export Federation recently announced the speaker lineup and registration details for its 2023 Spring Conference, set for May 24-26 in Minneapolis, MN.  The opening general session will feature USMEF's senior staff from the Asia Pacific region, who will discuss emerging issues in key Asian markets, including how the removal of many COVID restrictions could provide momentum for the reg
Reps From U.S., Idaho Headed To Panama
Reps From U.S., Idaho Headed To Panama
Reps From U.S., Idaho Headed To Panama
The USDA’s first trade mission of the year gets underway this weekend, and it will have a uniquely Northwest feel.  Members of the delegation will be in Panama Sunday the 19th though Thursday the 23rd.   “Trade missions are just one of the effective tools we have in our market development toolbox," said Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor.  Taylor, the for
Mexico Voices Concern over Product of U.S. Label
Mexico Voices Concern over Product of U.S. Label
Mexico Voices Concern over Product of U.S. Label
Mexico’s Agriculture Ministry recently voiced concerns regarding the proposed voluntary “Product of USA” label effort.   Announced by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack last week, the label claim would be used on meat, poultry and egg products only when derived from animals born, raised, slaughtered and processed in the United States.   Mexico's Agri...
McKalip Discusses His Priorities At USTR
McKalip Discusses His Priorities At USTR
McKalip Discusses His Priorities At USTR
Doug McKalip says he is busy in his role as Chief Agricultural Negotiator with the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office.  He recently noted that he has a host of priorities on his to-do list.   “The first focus would be on keeping markets we have open. A lot of work has been do...

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