Policy Update
The U.S. is urging the Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues to delay adopting a new pesticide risk assessment method and gather more data first.
Cementing a breakaway from decades of free trade policy, the White House announced a new trade policy that affects virtually every nation.
As countries race to make trade deals with the U.S. ahead of tomorrow’s deadline, the Trump Administration announced several notable agreements. The benefits for U.S. ag exports, however, remain unclear.
According to one industry insider, combining the two railroads would decrease competition and raise rail rates.
Brazilian meatpackers reconsider U.S. beef shipments amid tariffs.
U.S., EU scramble to get trade deal; American tariffs on Mexican tomatoes return
The list of major trading partners facing increased tariffs on Aug. 1 continues to build.
An exclusion for goods covered by USMCA was expected to stay in place and 10% tariffs on energy and fertilizer were also expected to remain at that level.
Brazil threatens reciprocal measures to Trump’s planned tariffs.
Starting July 10, farmers who suffered eligible crop losses in 2023 and 2024 can apply for Supplemental Disaster Relief Program assistance.
USDA unveils aggressive new action plan for farm, food security.