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Tag: President Obama
U.S. Files Trade Action Against China Over Rice, Wheat, Corn Tariffs Dec 15, 2016
Today, (Dec. 15, 2016) the Obama Administration launched a new trade enforcement action against the People’s Republic of China at the World Trade Organization (WTO) concerning China’s administration of tariff-rate […]
Vilsack Wraps Up Ag Secretary Tenure With No Regrets – DTN Dec 6, 2016
Tom Vilsack keeps a set of index cards with him that detail changes made to the U.S. Department of Agriculture under the Obama administration. “These cards represent, I think, significant […]
Labeling Law Preempts States From Making Separate Standards Jul 29, 2016
President Barack Obama on Friday signed into law the Senate bill creating a mandatory disclosure and labeling for foods with ingredients from genetically engineered crops. Despite the political charge of […]
1st Presidential Visit to Cuba in Nearly a Century – DTN Mar 18, 2016
President Barack Obama heads to Cuba for a state visit on Sunday, followed by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and a number of senators and House members with agricultural interests. The […]
President Rejects Keystone XL, Calls it ‘Campaign Crudgel’ – DTN Nov 6, 2015
Art Tanderup came in from harvesting corn to see the announcement. President Barack Obama said Friday he was ending the permit process for the Keystone XL pipeline. “I don’t remember […]
DTN’s Top Ag Stories: Obama Issues Immigration Order Dec 24, 2014
“Got a dream to take them there, they’re coming to America,” crooned Neil Diamond in the hit song “America” from the 1980 movie, “The Jazz Singer.” While it’s still a […]
