Tom Vilsack's Encore Performance at USDA Can Be Good for American Farmers
Call it an encore performance: Tom Vilsack will return to the United States Department of Agriculture.
President-elect Joe Biden announced last week that Vilsa...
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Leadership Required from the US President
Joe Biden has promised to be "a president for all Americans."
This obviously includes farmers, who are often lumped together politically but in fact are a diver...
A New Day Dawning for the U.S. and "Land of the Rising Sun"
A new day may be dawning for America's farm and business trade opportunities, thanks to a pending trade agreement with the "Land of the Rising Sun."
President T...
Removing Japanese Beef Trade Barrier is Welcomed
Japan is Americas biggest export market for beefand now we have the opportunity to grow that market a little more, thanks to Tokyos decision this month to li...
TPP Will Expand New Zealands Economic Wellbeing
New Zealands new Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, returned from her first international summit with great news for Kiwis who appreciate how much we rely on fore...
Creating a Positive Trade Future with TPP
The best way to predict the future is to create it.
Some attribute this clever line to Abraham Lincoln and others to Peter Drucker. Yet it doesnt matter who...
Appreciating President Obamas Trade Support
President Obama mentioned trade only once during his farewell address on Tuesday night: I agree that our trade should be fair and not just free.
In a speec...
Time For Congress to Get It Done: Pass TPP
We knew our next president would be a protectionist. Now we know which one: On Tuesday, Republican Donald Trump won an astonishing victory over Democrat Hillary...
TPP Would Support Exports That Farmers Rely On
If youve ever enjoyed an Australian beer such as Crown Lager or Fosters, theres a chance youve tasted something Ive grown on my farm.
Since the 1980s, my...
Farmers Dont Want Aid Programs We Want Trade Opportunities
The Department of Agriculture has announced that it will spend $20 million to buy cheese from dairy farmers. The purpose of the purchase, according to an August...