This week Senators Angus King (I-ME), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Joe Donnelly (D-IN), and Susan Collins (R-Maine) introduced the “Cultivating Revitalization by Expanding American Trade and Exports (CREAATE) Act” to boost two federal programs critical for expanding global access to U.S. agricultural export. The CREAATE Act would  increase the funding for the Foreign Market Development Program […]

Since United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer’s announcement Thursday that President Trump intends to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), several key members in the ag industry have voiced their concerns. Here’s what some had to say: National Corn Growers Association President Wesley Spurlock urged Lighthizer to remember the interests of U.S. agriculture […]

Several ag organizations spoke out Wednesday against Trump’s proposal to withdraw from NAFTA and it looks like he listened, for at least the time being.

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue’s Senate confirmation yesterday received accolades from many agricultural organizations. Here’s what a few had to say: National Corn Growers Association: “The National Corn Growers Association congratulates Secretary Perdue on his confirmation. USDA has been without a Secretary for too long, but we are confident that Secretary Perdue will bring strong […]