Publication archives

May 22, 2019

International regulatory cooperation and the public good

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May 9, 2019

Regulating agricultural futures markets to benefit producers, processors and consumers

Dr. Steve Suppan

How difficult can it be to trade contracts based on the cash value of wheat, crude oil, unroasted coffee beans and other raw materials? Sure, there are future risks, physical and financial, but they can be usually managed with the help of trading exchanges, standardized data and lightning-fast computer technology.

May 2, 2019

The costs of agricultural export dumping for farmers and rural communities

Karen Hansen-Kuhn

Sophia Murphy

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Apr 15, 2019

Food standards on the menu at U.S.-EU talks

Sharon Anglin Treat

With the endorsement on April 15 by a majority of the heads of government of its member states, the European Union has finally taken the formal step needed to move ahead with trade negotiations with the United States.

Apr 10, 2019

FAO to elect new Director General

IATP

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization is set to elect a new Director General in June. Decisions and actions of this organization have impacts on food and agricultural systems around the world. IATP believes this position is critical, as the Director General plays a key role in navigating the challenge of global hunger and climate change.

Apr 8, 2019

When climate goals and trade rules collide

Ben Lilliston

Countries are increasingly advancing proposals to address climate concerns within new and existing trade agreements. Most modern trade agreements, and governing bodies like the World Trade Organization, were negotiated with little or no acknowledgement of the climate crisis.

Apr 5, 2019

Family Farm Action rally challenges U.S. presidential candidates

Dr. Steve Suppan

Juliette Majot

On March 30, Midwest farmers rallied in Storm Lake, Iowa, calling for legislators and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to implement a nine article Farmers Bill of Rights which would aspire to, among others actions, enforce fair market practices and natural resource conservation rules.