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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Friday, January 31, 2025
The European Union and the Mercosur countries have concluded negotiations on a long-anticipated trade deal that would cut tariffs and reduce trade barriers on a slate of agriculture products.
Left-wing losses in elections for the European Parliament are boosting conservative political clout and signaling a potential shift away from the European Union's climate and energy policy goals.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has decided to withdraw a legislative proposal that sought a big reduction in pesticide use on the continent.
Glyphosate will be renewed for another 10 years in the European Union after member states could not reach the required majority to reauthorize use of the chemical, the active ingredient in Roundup.
The U.S. and European Union are spearheading a global initiative to reduce methane emissions by 30% by 2030, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says it’s ready to contribute to the efforts.
The U.S. and European Union remain at odds over major trade issues, but leaders announced a new age of cooperation Tuesday, and U.S. farmers stand to benefit if leaders can follow through on the goodwill expressed in Brussels this week.
The U.K. successfully split from the European Union last week, setting into motion a scramble on both sides of the Atlantic in Washington and Brussels to woo the British into a free-trade agreement as billions of dollars in ag trade hang in the balance.
