Ireland

While U.S./UK Talks Have Taken Positive Steps, AFBF Does Not Expect A Deal Anytime Soon
While U.S./UK Talks Have Taken Positive Steps, AFBF Does Not Expect A Deal Anytime Soon
Prospects for U.S./UK trade talks may have gotten a boost at the recent G-7 summit in England, but Dave Salmonsen with the American Farm Bureau Federation suggests there’s a long road ahead to advance a deal. Salmonsen said the important thing is that President Biden and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson had a chance to talk face-to-face, not just on bilateral issues, but all those impacting a poss
Oregon Lawmakers Look To Phase Out Mink Farming By The End Of The Year
Oregon Lawmakers Look To Phase Out Mink Farming By The End Of The Year
Legislation under debate in the Oregon Senate would phase out mink farming in the state by the end of 2021. State Senator Floyd Prozanski said his legislation, Senate Bill 832, follows similar actions taken by Ireland and the Netherlands to permanently close all mink farms and discontinue mink-breeding programs in order to protect public health against the spread of COVID-19 and other diseases.