Doug McKalip

U.S. Wants Science From Mexico on GMO Corn Ban
U.S. Wants Science From Mexico on GMO Corn Ban
Doug McKalip, the new agriculture trade boss in the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office, has given Mexico until Tuesday, February 14th, to explain the science behind the country’s planned ban on GMO corn imports.  Market Screener said the response will help the agency decide the next steps to resolve the long-running disagreement over Mexico’s biotechnology policies when it comes to agriculture.  T
Vilsack Happy Trade Team Is Finally In Place
Vilsack Happy Trade Team Is Finally In Place
Secretary Tom Vilsack said with the new Ag trade team of Alexis Taylor and Doug McKalip in place, U.S. producers will soon see the benefits.  Both were confirmed to their trade posts by the Senate last month.  Taylor, the former head of the Oregon Department of Agriculture, to head USDA’s Foreign Ag Service as Undersecretary for Trade; and McKalip as Chief Ag Negotiator at the U.S. Trade Represent
McKalip Is Confident He Can Expand Overseas Market Access
McKalip Is Confident He Can Expand Overseas Market Access
Doug McKalip, was confirmed as President Biden’s Chief Ag Trade Negotiator with the U.S. Trade Representative’s office just before Christmas.  He now faces a huge challenge to expand overseas market access.  It’s not a new issue for McKalip, who has roughly 30 years’ experience at USDA, including as an advisor to Secretary Vilsack.   “Recently at USDA, I helped spearh...
Senate Confirms McKalip To USTR
Senate Confirms McKalip To USTR
After nearly two years vacant, the Senate confirmed Doug McKalip to be Chief Agricultural Negotiator at the United States Trade Representative Thursday.  After the vote, USTR, Katherine Tai said McKalip has generated broad, bipartisan support from Members of Congress, governors, and state agriculture commissioners, and also received strong endorsements from key stakeholders.  Tai add...
ODA's Taylor, Others Won't Get A Vote Until After Midterms
ODA's Taylor, Others Won't Get A Vote Until After Midterms
USDA nominees for top trade and food safety posts will now have to wait until after the midterm elections in November for Senate confirmation votes.  The Senate wrapped up work Thursday to head home for campaigns without confirming Biden USDA undersecretary nominees Oregon Department of Ag head Alexis Taylor for trade and Jose Emilio Esteban for food safety.  That’s ...

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