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An ag economist’s take on Mexico’s new ag plan

Ag Economist Chad Hart with Iowa State University says a new agriculture plan in Mexico carries some weight when it comes to the trading relationship with the United States. “It happens to be the largest export market we have for corn and the second...

Hinson focused on Mexico’s GM corn ban

Some members of Congress are closely watching for an upcoming decision regarding Mexico’s ban on genetically modified corn imports. U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says a ruling in favor of U.S. corn producers would be the right call. “I’m hoping that decision goes the right...

Congress calls for action on Mexico’s ban on corn

A bipartisan group of Midwest lawmakers is pushing for a resolution with Mexico on its genetically modified corn ban. Michigan Congressman Dan Kildee tells Brownfield Mexico should have resolved this dispute during the creation of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. “If that had been their...

USDA confident in challenge to Mexico’s GM corn ban

USDA is keeping a close eye on Mexico’s ban on genetically modified corn imports. Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor says she expects a panel decision in favor of U.S. corn producers later this year. “We’re confident in the arguments...

NCGA representative hopeful for resolution to Mexico’s GM corn ban

A policy expert with the National Corn Growers Association says she’s hopeful the Mexican decree banning genetically modified corn imports will be overturned before the end of the year. Nancy Martinez says U.S. lawyers made good arguments at a June hearing to show Mexico’s...