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USMCA Up for Review in July, 2026
Line on Agriculture
The USMCA agreement, involving the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, is due for review by July 2026. Dave Samuelson from the American Farm Bureau Federation highlights that preparations are already underway
First North American Bee Strategy and Aid for American Farmers
The Agribusiness Update
Four major North American beekeeping organizations released the first-ever North American Bee Strategy, and Trump administration plans to announce aid package for American farmers soon.
First North American Bee Strategy and Aid for American Farmers
The Agribusiness Update
Four major North American beekeeping organizations released the first-ever North American Bee Strategy, and Trump administration plans to announce aid package for American farmers soon.
Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act and Ethanol Exports Climb in August
The Agribusiness Update
The Senate unanimously passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, and Federal trade data shows, U.S. ethanol exports climbed sharply in August, driven by record sales to Canada and the European Union.
Are Tariffs Good for Agriculture
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Kam Quarles, CEO at the National Potato Council, says tariffs create leverage and that leverage creates opportunity … but you’ve got to use the leverage in the right way.
Apple Trade Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Not that there aren’t enough challenges for agriculture these days, exports and trade bring some of the biggest.
Apple Trade Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Not that there aren’t enough challenges for agriculture these days, exports and trade bring some of the biggest.
Trump Fires Back on Argentinian Bee and U.S.-China Trade Negotiations
The Agribusiness Update
President Trump responded to backlash against his plan to import beef from Argentina to help lower beef prices in grocery stores, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says trade negotiations with China have gone very well, ahead of President Trump’s meeting with the Chinese Premier.
USMCA Consultations and Tariff Revenue for American Farmers
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S., Canada and Mexico have begun consultations ahead of next year’s review of the USMCA trade agreement, and the Trump Administration is drawing up plans to use tariff revenue to fund a program to support U.S. farmers.
Ag Economics and Tariffs
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
GOP Senator Chuck Grassley says today’s modern economy is way different from the tariff days of the 1930s when the Smoot-Hawley Act imposed 20% tariffs and was blamed for worsening the Great Depression.
Wine Institute Please with U.S.-Canada Trade Talks and China Comes to Talk Trade
The Agribusiness Update
Wine Institute President and CEO Robert Koch is pleased with recent progress in U.S.–Canada trade negotiations, and Senior Chinese trade negotiator expected in Washington, D.C. to meet with U.S. officials and move current tariff truce forward.
Canada's Economy Improved
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Several recent economic reports say that, in the first six months of this year, Canada’s economy did better than expected, posting around 2% growth, despite Trump's tariff threats.
Apple Trade 2025 Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Michael Schadler, President of the Washington Apple Commission, says there is plenty of market uncertainty out there right now, but no reason to panic.
Apple Trade 2025 Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Michael Schadler, President of the Washington Apple Commission, says there is plenty of market uncertainty out there right now, but no reason to panic.
Winegrape and Almond Struggles and Higher Tariffs for Canada
The Agribusiness Update
With winegrape and almond prices less profitable and San Joaquin Valley farmers no longer allowed to burn discarded trees and vines, some growers have simply walked away, and President Trump says Canada will face higher duties for some products beginning next month.
Georgia's Hog Down Awards and Higher Tariffs for Canada
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources announced its Hog Down Awards Program, an incentive-based effort to increase use of traps to remove sounders of feral hogs, and President Trump says Canada will face higher duties for some products beginning next month.
Canada Cancels Tax and Screwworm Getting Closer
The Agribusiness Update
Canada canceled a digital service tax on U.S. tech companies in order to preserve trade talks with President Trump, and a new case of New World screwworm appeared last week, only 160 miles from the Mexico-U.S. border.
USMEF Not Liking Canada Trade Safeguards
Line on Agriculture
Trade negotiations with Canada are encountering sticking points due to some ag industry safeguards they have in place.
Grow Vegetables with Virtual Training and Canada's Focus on Trade
The Agribusiness Update
A new video series by the University of California aims to provide free virtual training on how to grow vegetables, and Canada's new ag minister says tackling trade issues with China and the U.S. are his most pressing priorities.
Georgia Bills Provide Farmer Relief and Canada's Focus on Trade
The Agribusiness Update
During a May 8 ceremony, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed two bills into law designed to provide financial relief for Georgia’s farmers, and Canada's new ag minister says tackling trade issues with China and the U.S. are his most pressing priorities.