Wheat aharvest

The Japanese parliament has approved a new agricultural trade agreement with the U.S.

 Capital Press File

Japan’s parliament Dec. 4 approved the new agricultural trade agreement with the U.S., a move that was welcomed by American wheat farmers, who say the deal will put them on a level playing field with competitors in Canada and Australia.

“It keeps our exports on par with Australia and Canada, which is what we asked for,” said Darren Padget, vice chairman of U.S. Wheat Associates and an Oregon Wheat Commission board member. Padget farms in Grass Valley, Ore.

Tags

Recommended for you