The year is opening with uncertainty for farmers and ranchers despite several important developments such as the 2018 Farm Bill and the US-Mexico-Canada-Agreement projected to be finalized once the government …
Farm Bureau Gives Agricultural Trade Outlook for 2019
American Farm Bureau Federation policy experts gave an overview of the issues expected to affect farmers and ranchers in 2019 in a workshop at the organization’s 100th Annual Convention. David …
USMCA Will Bring Gains for California Dairies
Lawmakers have returned to Congress for the first time in 2019 and officials will have several significant issues that will need to be addressed. Along with the 2018 Farm Bill, …
U.S. Trade Officials to Meet in China Next Week
The tension between the top two economies of the world seems to be dwindling– tariffs have been reduced, goods have been purchased and talk of a trade war resolution is …
Table Grape Industry Feeling Secondary Impacts of Tariffs
Some unexpected, secondary impacts of the chaotic trade relationship between the U.S. and China are appearing in the international table grape market. Increased tariffs placed on American agricultural goods, combined …
China Accepts U.S. Rice Imports, a Sign of a Warming Relationship
In what seems to be a sign of a warming relationship between the two top economies in the world, China has officially welcomed rice imports from American farmers. While it’s …
Significance of USMCA on American Rice Industry
Although the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) still needs to be ratified by the required legislative bodies, the U.S. rice industry stands ready to reap the benefits of the agreement. “Mexico …
President Trump’s Effort to Push USMCA Through Congress
In early December, at the G20 summit, Mexican and Canadian officials signed off on the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). It was only a matter of time before the …
Almond Update: Global Trade Issues More Than Just Tariffs
Tariffs have consumed most of the global trade headlines as of late but there are a lot of other challenges that make markets complex. Almond Board of California’s Vice President of Global Technical …
Foreign Agricultural Service Looks Forward to Further Development in 2019
Despite numerous challenges in the global trade market in 2018, USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service had multiple successes in expanding export opportunities and diversifying markets for U.S. farm and food products. …
China and U.S. Attempt to Resolve Trade Issues Within 90 Days
The bilateral trade war with China while still there, seems to be simmering down. Last week, China purchased 300,000 tons of U.S. soybeans and recently agreed to do away with …
Ag Must Be Part Of U.S.-EU Trade Deal, Groups Insist
An ad hoc coalition of more than 50 food and agriculture organizations is insisting that any trade deal between the United States and the European Union include agriculture and that …
Hesitation in Celebrating Interim Trade Deal with China
The United States and China have agreed to suspend any further tariffs until March 1, allowing the two counties to hopefully negotiate some kind of trade agreement. The Trump Administration …
Round Two of Trade Mitigation Payments Coming From USDA
The second round of trade mitigation payments will be coming to aid farmers and ranchers affected by the trade retaliation from other countries. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue made …