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US ag prepares for trade troubles with China

02/07/18 6:30 AM By Bill Tomson

China is the largest foreign buyer of U.S. agricultural commodities, and the Trump administration’s increasingly antagonistic trade tactics have farmers and ranchers here bracing for retaliation.

ITC: U.S. Biodiesel industry harmed by subsidized imports

12/06/17 5:55 AM By Spencer Chase

The International Trade Commission (ITC) voted unanimously that the U.S. biodiesel industry has been disadvantaged by imports of biodiesel from Argentina and Indonesia, a move that could pave the way for countervailing duties to be put in place by the end of the year.

Commerce: Argentina, Indonesia unfairly subsidize biodiesel exports

11/15/17 6:25 AM By Sandra Cowherd

The Commerce Department has solidified its position that subsidies provided by Argentina and Indonesia for biodiesel exports to the U.S. are unfair.

Commerce Department levies countervailing duty on Argentine and Indonesian biodiesel

08/22/17 5:15 PM By Spencer Chase

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22, 2017 – Subsidies provided for biodiesel production in Argentina and Indonesia run afoul of international trade rules, the U.S. Commerce Department ruled Tuesday when it slapped a countervailing duty on imports from the two countries.

Stakes are high as US-Mexico sugar negotiations continue

06/08/17 5:00 PM By Bill Tomson

WASHINGTON, June 8, 2017 – The preliminary deal that the U.S. and Mexico announced on Tuesday on Mexican sugar exports hasn’t halted negotiations or pressure from lawmakers and industry groups on the Commerce Department to alter the agreement as it was laid out to the public.

U.S., Chinese leaders announce progress on beef trade, biotech

05/11/17 10:01 PM By Sara Wyant and Bill Tomson

WASHINGTON, May 11, 2017 – When President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping about a month ago, they agreed on a 100-day action plan to address trade barriers between the two countries. Now those discussions appear to be clearing the way for more U.S. beef and biotechnology.

US lawmakers support threat of duties on Mexican sugar

05/05/17 8:00 PM U By Bill Tomson

WASHINGTON, May 5, 2017 – The U.S. Commerce Department is playing hardball with Mexico over its sugar exports and U.S. lawmakers appreciate the tactics.

Agribusinesses seek delay in endangered species evaluations

04/20/17 5:00 PM By Steve Davies

WASHINGTON, April 20, 2017 - Three agribusinesses have asked the Interior and Commerce departments to stop analyzing the effects of three widely used organophosphate insecticides on endangered species, arguing that EPA evaluations provided to the agencies have overstated the risks of the chemicals to wildlife and that the process used by federal agencies to analyze the risks of pesticides to endangered species is deeply flawed.

Agri-Pulse Daybreak for March 9, 2017

03/09/17 8:07 AM By Philip Brasher

WASHINGTON, Mar. 9, 2017 - The House Agriculture Committee continues a series of hearings on the next farm bill today, and there will be a spotlight on dozens of programs that won’t have funding unless Congress comes up with more money.

Andy LaVigne, President and CEO, American Seed Trade Association

This week’s guest on Open Mic is Andy LaVigne, President and CEO of the American Seed Trade Association. In this week’s interview LaVigne discusses the two biggest issues facing his industry: trade and acceptance of new technology. LaVigne applauds the Trump administration for taking on longstanding obstacles to fair trade and a new information partnership with the Biotechnology Innovation Organization. Innovature is a new platform designed to encourage conversations around innovation in food and agriculture. LaVigne says the initial focus is on gene editing which he says can help preserve the planet, improve consumer health, and increase food production.

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US ag prepares for trade troubles with China

ITC: U.S. Biodiesel industry harmed by subsidized imports

Commerce: Argentina, Indonesia unfairly subsidize biodiesel exports

Commerce Department levies countervailing duty on Argentine and Indonesian biodiesel

Stakes are high as US-Mexico sugar negotiations continue

U.S., Chinese leaders announce progress on beef trade, biotech

US lawmakers support threat of duties on Mexican sugar

Agribusinesses seek delay in endangered species evaluations

Agri-Pulse Daybreak for March 9, 2017

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