Let’s Keep NAFTA Alive
The government of Mexico earlier this month re-launched an old marketing campaign: “Hecho en Mexico.” A strategy that started back in the 70’s, with the idea of...
European Union
Making the case for trade – news for week of Sept 19
News items related to ag biotech, trade – and perhaps some other interesting items out there related to agriculture – will be posted on this page throughout the...
Post Brexit: It’s Time to Talk Trade with the UK
Earlier this week, Americans celebrated the original Brexit—the Declaration of Independence, written and signed in 1776. More than five years would pass befo...
Vermont GMO labeling law now in effect, but for how long? – news of the week July 4th
News items related to ag biotech, trade – and perhaps some other interesting items out there related to agriculture – will be posted on this page thro...
A Well-Fed World is a Peaceful World
President Obama caused a stir across the pond last week when he waded into the debate over whether the United Kingdom should quit the European Union. President ...
Bees are an Essential Resource
More research needed not more restrictions
The most precious acres on my farm don’t produce a single crop. Instead, they raise bees. That’s because I’m an a...
The consequence of poor regulation – is it really understood and who pays – farmer, consumer or environment.
When the European Union banned farmers from using an important pesticide a year and a half ago, it confirmed the law of unintended consequences: As a result tod...
U.S.-EU TTIP Trade Talks Heat Up
Discussions surrounding the recently completed fifth round of talks on the U.S.-EU Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership became heated as interest grou...
Poland is Supporting Ukraine In Hopes of Food Security and Peace
The whole world is watching events unfold in Ukraine—and here in Poland, we’re paying especially close attention. Ukraine is our neighbor. We share a common ...
Now is the Time for an EU-US Free Trade Agreement
Corn flakes are one of the most popular breakfast foods in the world—and 15 years ago, Norway banned them. Technically, its government outlawed the importati...