Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering almond exports and the upcoming virtual almond conference, research…
Almond Update: Almonds Flying Out of The State
…amazing rates. Almond Board of California President and CEO Richard Waycott said it’s an unprecedented start to the year with exports being up over 40% compared to the same time…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 10-13-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers Canada implementing new standards on Salinas Valley romaine exports, FDA hosting three workshops…
Farm Groups Encourage Continued WTO Membership
…of the United States and our trading partners,” the letter states. “As long as exports are important to U.S. agriculture, WTO membership will be essential as well.” The letter was…
Almond Update: Maximizing Returns With Proper Moisture Content
Moisture levels in almond crop loads can cause several issues. Levels too high can cause exports to be rejected at ports. Moisture can lead to an increase in aflatoxins and…
Lawmakers Encourage Action on Potato Dispute with Mexico
…Representative Robert Lighthizer, the lawmakers urged more support for U.S. exports of fresh potatoes. Mexico was the third most important destination for potato exports in the marketing year 2019, valued…
Lawmakers Encourage Active Enforcement of Dairy Provisions of USMCA
…the International Trade Commission projects U.S. dairy exports to increase by more than $314 million a year if USMCA is implemented as intended. “A strong demand for U.S. dairy exports…
Lawmakers Encourage Better Dairy Access in Japan
…access is increased in Japan. According to the California Department of Agriculture, Japan if the fourth-largest export market for California dairy products, with more than $100 million in exports every…
China Imposes Coronavirus Restrictions on Food Products
…every necessary precaution to prioritize food safety especially during these challenging times. However, efforts by some countries to restrict global food exports related to COVID-19 transmission are not consistent with…
USMCA Begins Today, Lawmakers Applaud the Effort
…increase in American agricultural exports and also provide an overall increase of $65 billion in gross domestic product. During an online roundtable hosted by Farmers for Free Trade, lawmakers celebrated…
Implementation of Chinese Trade Agreement Continues Making Headway
…of U.S. facilities that are eligible to export meat and dairy products, approving more than 2,000 American beef, pork, poultry, seafood, and dairy facilities for exports. USDA’s Food Safety and…
Food Availability is ‘Not the Thing to Worry About’ During Pandemic
…impact modified eating habits will have on a global scale and what the means for exports. “This is something that the whole world is struggling with not just the U.S. …
Food Security is National Security
…out there for what he’s doing and make sure we check in on each other,” Johansson said. With borders closed and a slow down on exports and imports, representative Newhouse…
Lawmakers Urge Governor Newsom to Reconsider Incidental Take Permit
…increase SWP exports” in its application to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) for an incidental take permit. This demonstrates that DWR, DFW, and your administration never intended…