Ongoing Struggles Over Land and Water California agriculture continues to face pressure from regulatory uncertainty, land use conflicts, and unresolved water projects. In a recent episode of the AgNet News …
California Agriculture at a Crossroads
Morning Reflections and California’s Challenges The AgNet News Hour with Nick Papagni and guest host Lorrie Boyer began lightheartedly, reflecting on post-Labor Day routines, before quickly turning to the serious …
New Trade Advisory Committee Members Being Sought
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Trade Representative are seeking new members for their agricultural trade advisory committees. These committees, including the Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee and …
USDA Sets Sights on Expanding Ag Trade Opportunities in Morocco
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is setting sights on expanding agricultural trade opportunities in Morocco. USDA Under Secretary Alexis M. Taylor will be leading a trade mission to Casablanca, …
Ag Groups Encourage U.S. Government to Preempt Colombian Trade Challenges
American agricultural groups are calling for preemptive action from the U.S. government to avoid potential trade challenges with Colombia. The U.S. dairy industry is worried about Colombia’s investigation into U.S. …
Ag Trade Mission to Colombia Kicks Off Next Week
Next week a group of American agribusinesses and organizations are heading to Colombia for an agricultural trade mission. In 2023, U.S. agricultural exports to Colombia hit a record $3.7 billion, …
Several Factors Contributing to Decreased Agricultural Trade Values
The U.S. is experiencing a significant shift from decades of agricultural trade surpluses to substantial trade deficits, with a projected record deficit of $32 billion for fiscal year 2024. American …
Record High Organic Trade Between U.S. and Mexico Last Year
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that trade in organic products between the U.S. and Mexico reached record highs in 2023. Organic trade between the two countries includes both complementary …
Ag Yearbook Highlights Value of U.S. Fruit and Vegetable Exports
The latest Agricultural Export Yearbook shows exports of U.S. fresh fruit and vegetables increased in value last year. Exports reportedly reached a value of $7 billion last year, marking a …
Time Running Out to Submit Applications for Trade Mission to Colombia
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, Alexis Taylor, is leading an agribusiness trade mission to Bogotá, Colombia from August 13-15, 2024. The mission …
Ag Trade Caucus Urges Reduction of Trade Barriers Holding Back Producers
The recently launched bipartisan Congressional Agricultural Trade Caucus is leading an effort to urge the Biden Administration to prioritize agriculture in its trade agenda by reducing tariff and non-tariff barriers …
Specialty CROP Act Seeks to Bolster Ag Export Opportunities
The Specialty Crops Reporting on Opportunities and Promotion Act (Specialty CROP Act) was recently introduced in Congress. It seeks to address challenges faced by U.S. specialty crop exporters, such as …
Ag Export Market Development to Receive $1.3 Billion in Support
Ag export market development efforts are being strengthened by a significant investment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack unveiled a $2.3 billion initiative to fortify …
California Well-Represented in Southeast Asia Trade Mission
A Southeast Asia trade mission led by U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary Alexis M. Taylor will include several California interests. Leaders from three state agriculture departments and 29 U.S. …