Canadian's Push Back on Tariffs

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Following through on his mandate that “no deal is better than a bad deal,” Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended U.S. trade negotiations and recalled his negotiators late Friday.

Canadians Pull Out of Talks and Argentinian Beef Imports

The Agribusiness Update
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called steep new U.S. tariffs on $20 billion worth of his country’s goods “a miscalculation” after trade talks with Canada collapsed, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association criticized a social media post by President Trump regarding beef imports.

USMCA Renewal Challenges

Fruit Grower Report
Two of the three USMCA nations, Mexico and Canada, have said they'd like it to see it continue, but President Trump isn't so sure.

Potatoes to Japan-Wyden

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Senators Ron Wyden of Oregon and Idaho’s Mike Crapo wrote a letter, signed by 66 of their colleagues, encouraging the President to make getting U.S. fresh potato access into Japan.

Disappointment with U.S.-Japan Trade Deal

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The National Potato Council is very disappointed with the U.S.-Japan trade agreement reached last week.

Trade Talks with India to Resume and Farm Equipment Manufacturers Struggle

The Agribusiness Update
President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have pledged to resume trade negotiations, and Farm Equipment manufacturers say they’re struggling under the high tariffs set by President Trump.

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.

Mexican Tomato Agreement and U.S. Denies Japan's Tariff Exemption

The Agribusiness Update
Mexican Ag Minister Julio Berdegue reaches agreements with Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins on Mexican tomato imports, and the U.S. has denied Japan’s push for full exemption from both “reciprocal” and country-specific tariffs.

Canada's Trump Reaction

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Canadian reaction to the news that Donald Trump will return to the White House has been mixed.

Canada's Rail Strike Ends and Vilsack at the DNC

The Agribusiness Update
Just 16 hours after Canada’s two primary railways locked

out Teamster Union employees, Federal Labor Minister Steve MacKinnon steps in with binding arbitration, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was at the Democratic National Convention and talked about a possible Kamala Harris presidency.

Canada's Rail Strike Ends and Vilsack at the DNC

The Agribusiness Update
Just 16 hours after Canada’s two primary railways locked

out Teamster Union employees, Federal Labor Minister Steve MacKinnon steps in with binding arbitration, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was at the Democratic National Convention and talked about a possible Kamala Harris presidency.

U.S. Fresh Potato Exports to Japan Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
During a visit to our nation’s capital last week, by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, a bipartisan group of Senators wanted to see the Biden Administration apply pressure in order to get fresh U.S. potatoes into Japan.

U.S. Fresh Potato Exports to Japan Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
During a visit to our nation’s capital last week, by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, a bipartisan group of Senators wanted to see the Biden Administration apply pressure in order to get fresh U.S. potatoes into Japan.

Trade with India

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA is vying for greater access to the Indian market for U.S. farm goods, short of a free trade deal.

U.S.-U.K. Trade Challenges

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
President Biden and the UK announced a research and investment deal that comes up well-short of a long-awaited announcement on full-scale free trade negotiations.

U.S. - U.K. Free Trade Agreement

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Iowa Ag Senator Chuck Grassley says the reason a free trade agreement with the U.K. isn't getting done is not the fault of new Prime Minister Liz Truss, but instead lies in the White House.

Ag Groups Recognize Japan's Abe and World Food Prices Fall for 3rd Month

The Agribusiness Update
American ag groups recognize Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe following assassination, and world food prices fall for third straight month.

Famer Sentiment Higher and Biden to Administer Coronavirus Funds

The Agribusiness Update
Ag Economy Barometer shows farmer sentiment higher in December, and Biden to administer most if not all coronavirus relief funds.

Georgia Crop Insurance Applications and Farmer Sentiment Higher

The Agribusiness Update
Georgia fresh market tomato and pecan growers have until January 31st to apply for crop insurance, and farmer sentiment improved 7 points in December on the Ag Economy Barometer.