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R-Calf Calling For COOL In The 2023 Farm Bill
R-Calf Calling For COOL In The 2023 Farm Bill
R-Calf Calling For COOL In The 2023 Farm Bill
R-Calf USA is warning of catastrophic consequences if the 2023 Farm Bill doesn’t include reforms.  CEO Bill Bullard said the future important infrastructure components to remain competitive such as participants, cattle and markets are in jeopardy.   “And f...
USMEF Announces Spring Conference Details
USMEF Announces Spring Conference Details
USMEF Announces Spring Conference Details
The U.S. Meat Export Federation recently announced the speaker lineup and registration details for its 2023 Spring Conference, set for May 24-26 in Minneapolis, MN.  The opening general session will feature USMEF's senior staff from the Asia Pacific region, who will discuss emerging issues in key Asian markets, including how the removal of many COVID restrictions could provide momentum for the reg
Mexico Voices Concern over Product of U.S. Label
Mexico Voices Concern over Product of U.S. Label
Mexico Voices Concern over Product of U.S. Label
Mexico’s Agriculture Ministry recently voiced concerns regarding the proposed voluntary “Product of USA” label effort.   Announced by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack last week, the label claim would be used on meat, poultry and egg products only when derived from animals born, raised, slaughtered and processed in the United States.   Mexico's Agri...
AFBF:It’s Good The Admin Is Starting A Formal Process With Mexico
AFBF:It’s Good The Admin Is Starting A Formal Process With Mexico
AFBF:It’s Good The Admin Is Starting A Formal Process With Mexico
The United States has asked Mexico to start the process of more formally resolving a long-running dispute over Mexico’s planned import ban of GMO corn.  The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office asked Mexico for technical talks under the USMCA trade deal that could lead to more formal dispute settlement talks on the planned GMO corn ban.   “This is a s...
USTR Requests Consultations With Mexico
USTR Requests Consultations With Mexico
USTR Requests Consultations With Mexico
On Monday, the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office requested technical consultations with the Government of Mexico under USMCA.  The consultations, as part of the USMCA Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures Chapter, are aimed at Mexico’s ban on genetically modified corn.   “The United ...
U.S. Wants Science From Mexico on GMO Corn Ban
U.S. Wants Science From Mexico on GMO Corn Ban
U.S. Wants Science From Mexico on GMO Corn Ban
Doug McKalip, the new agriculture trade boss in the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office, has given Mexico until Tuesday, February 14th, to explain the science behind the country’s planned ban on GMO corn imports.  Market Screener said the response will help the agency decide the next steps to resolve the long-running disagreement over Mexico’s biotechnology policies when it comes to agriculture.  T
Wyden, Crapo Call For Full Enforcement Of USMCA
Wyden, Crapo Call For Full Enforcement Of USMCA
Wyden, Crapo Call For Full Enforcement Of USMCA
Senate Finance Committee Chair Oregon’s Ron Wyden, and Ranking Member Idaho’s Mike Crapo, are calling for the administration to continue to press for strong enforcement of USMCA.  Thursday’s letter to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai says such enforcement will ensure American trading partners live up to their obligations.   Crapo and Wyden sa...

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