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The “Green New Deal” introduced by Democrats last week seeks to work with farmers and ranchers to achieve “net zero greenhouse gas emissions.”  The resolution is nonbinding, which means it would create no new programs if it did pass Congress, according to the Hagstrom Report, but it is a framework for discussion, especially in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination.   The  Food &

On Monday, the Trump Administration announced intentions to place a 10% tariff on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods.  The President said he may also call for an additional $267 billion worth of tariffs on Chinese products.  In response, China has already implemented retaliatory tariffs on $60 billion worth of American products.   ...

The National Farmers Union has reacted to the Farmers Aid package announced by the USDA Monday.  The Department of Ag will dole out $12 billion to growers hurt by retaliatory tariffs at the hand of China.  Rob Larew, NFU Senior Vice President of Public Policy, said the USDA aid package is appreciated, and it will being to help.   “...

On Monday, President Trump announced the U.S. and Mexico have researched a deal to replace NAFTA, putting pressure on Canada to reach an agreement with the two nations jointly or through separate bilateral agreements.  National Farmers Union’s Rob Larew said Monday’s announcement is a positive step towards putting in place a trade deal that rewrites rules of international trade.   “To put... Read

On Wednesday, the House voted to send the Farm Bill, to conference with the Senate.  A conference committee made up of members from both chambers could being meeting as early as next week.  National farmers Union’s Rob Larew said with the expiration date of the current Farm Bill looming at the end of September, U.S. agriculture ...

Several Commodity groups have come out in support of TPP, saying the trade deal will benefit farmers and growers across the U.S.  However, one group has remained steadfast against TPP.  The National Farmers Union says TPP would be a detriment to American Producers.  NFU Sen...