USDA predicts TPP would be net positive for U.S. dairy
A new USDA analysis shows the Trans-Pacific Partnership would initially increase U.S. dairy exports by up to $275 million annually and by as much as $1.8 billion when fully implemented. By Carol Ryan Dumas
The changing face of US dairy industry – Cow numbers to reach 9.2m by 2024
The US dairy industry is undergoing change and cow numbers are expected to reach 9.2m head by 2024, according to Dr Robert Johansson, Chief Economist with the US Department of Agriculture. By Seán Cummins
TPP study sees net ‘neutral’ effect on dairy sector
Losses seen for other ag export sectors if Canada opts out of deal.
Risk insurance programme protects US farmers from 'catastrophic' dips
Irish dairy farmers have been urged to turn State-side to see volatility measures at work.
NMPF endorses Trans Pacific Partnership
The National Milk Producers Federation Board of Directors today endorsed the Trans Pacific Partnership after its staff and the U.S. Dairy Export Council spent the last few months analyzing the trade agreement.
Canadian dairy co-op Agropur looks to US for acquisitions
Dairy companies from the EU, NZ and US will have access to an extra 5.5% of the Canadian dairy market under Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal signed, but years of negotiations still to come
The Trans-Pacific Partnership, one of the world’s biggest multinational trade deals, was signed by 12 member nations on Thursday in New Zealand, but the massive trade pact will still require years of tough negotiations before it becomes a reality.
Dairy Industry voices pros and cons to TPP in front of U.S. international trade commission
The USDEC and NMPF continued to play an active role in the TPP trade agreement process this week, as USDEC President Tom Suber testified before the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) representing the U.S. dairy industry.
Ottawa should reject TPP compensation for dairy, auto sectors: report
The federal government’s pledge to pay billions in compensation to farmers, auto companies and fish processors in the wake of recent free-trade deals is bad economic policy, a new report argues.
Obama to TPP members: Ratify deal soon
In Manila, the US President asks leaders of TPP countries to ensure its quick enactment.