Canada Retaliates with Tariffs, US Ethanol Opportunities Abound

Line on Agriculture
Canada is retaliating against U.S. tariffs with new duties of up to 50% on American products, including fish, cheese, and milk, effective September 8.

Meanwhile, Guatemala is preparing to launch its E10 program, which could significantly boost U.S. ethanol exports, with the U.S. planning to increase ethanol production by an additional 1 billion gallons over the next 36 months. Japan and Mexico are also transitioning to E10, creating substantial new markets for ethanol.

Tariff Relief for Farmers and China Suspends Brazilian Beef

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA continues to evaluate possible tariff relief options for farmers impacted by trade disputes and rising production costs, and China has suspended beef imports from three Brazilian meatpacking plants after detecting synthetic veterinary hormones in cattle.

U.S. Announces Regional Trade Steps Affecting Agriculture

Southeast Regional Ag News
The frameworks drew praise from the National Cotton Council, which highlighted potential gains for U.S. cotton in Guatemala and El Salvador.

Chipotle Says No to Fake Meat and Vilsack Urges USMCA

The Agribusiness Update
Chipotle joins list of restaurants saying to to lab-based meats, and Tom Vilsack urges quick ratification of USMCA.

U.S.-Guatemala H-2A Talks and Bayer Judgement Reduction

The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. and Guatemala work to boost H-2A workers from that country, and a judge drastically reduces a Roundup judgement against Bayer AG.

Foreign Workers Not From Mexico Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Foreign guest workers coming to Washington farms to compliment Mexican labor.

Foreign Workers Not From Mexico Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Foreign guest workers coming from Central America to compliment Mexican labor.

Foreign Workers Not From Mexico Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
H-2A visa foreign guest workers aren't just from Mexico any more.

Foreign Workers Not From Mexico Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
H-2A visa foreign guest workers aren't just from Mexico.

H-2A Guest Worker Travel Soars Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
H-2A guest workers fly the friendly skies on way to Washington job opportunities.

H-2A Guest Worker Travel Soars Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
H-2A guest workers from Mexico and Central America take to the skies for Washington job opportunities.

Foreign Workers Not From Mexico Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
H-2A workers from El Salvador and Guatemala compliment Mexican farm labor in Washington.

Foreign Workers Not From Mexico Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
H-2A foreign guest workers coming from Central America to compliment Mexican labor.