An ongoing dairy dispute between the U.S. and Canada is being acted on by U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai. Another dispute settlement consultation is being requested under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada…
USDA and USTR Seek New Trade Advisory Committee Members
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) are accepting applications for new members to serve on agricultural trade advisory committees. Members of the…
Week in Review: New Incentive Program to Navigate Drought & $200M to Expand Ag Trade
The new LandFlex program from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) seeks to reduce groundwater demand through incentives. The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022 is now making…
New Chief Agriculture Negotiator Finally Confirmed by Senate
Doug McKalip has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the new Chief Agriculture Negotiator at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). The position has been vacant for…
Ag Groups Welcome Alexis Taylor as USDA Trade Undersecretary
…at USDA, Ted McKinney. “Alexis’ work as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs is needed now more than ever as increasing trade is an important element…
Vilsack Keeps Up Pressure on Mexico Over GMO Corn Ban
…Trade Representative’s Office to begin the process of triggering whatever needs to be triggered under the USMCA,” he said. “And that hasn’t changed, and it’s not going to change.” The…
Ag Groups to Receive More Than $200 Million to Expand U.S. Export Markets
…nonprofit organizations, cooperatives, and trade groups. The assistance is being provided through the Market Access Program (MAP) and the Foreign Market Development (FMD) Program. “In this unique public-private partnership, USDA…
Almond Update: Great Experience and Attendance at TAC 2022
…Bailey. Several sessions highlighted issues related to water, trade market conditions, and logical challenges. One special session this year specifically covered managing input costs. “For anyone who missed out, or…
USDA Accepting Applications for Panama Agribusiness Trade Mission
…Free Trade Agreement partner, and buyers from countries in the multilateral Central America and Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement. The region offers strong capabilities in logistics, distribution, processing, cold chain,…
Almond Update: Industry Challenges Offer ‘Opportunity to Grow and to Innovate’
…decided what the strategic priorities are. So, you’ve got driving global demand, supporting a favorable trade and regulatory environment, maximizing industry efficiency, and then optimizing organizational potential,” Rodriguez explained. “Although…
Week in Review: Better Balanced Winegrape Market & Addressing Rail Strike Fears
…officials along with a delegation of U.S. agricultural interests are working to develop trade opportunities in Spain. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines every week….
U.S. Live Holiday Plant Imports Growing
…majority are grown in the United States for domestic use, a small share of both plants comes from Canada, according to USDA’s Economic Research Service. Trade is highly seasonal, with…
Industry Members Work to Expand Trade Opportunities in Spain
…first-ever agricultural trade mission to Madrid, Spain. More than 70 participants are representing trade associations, state governments, and agribusinesses from 25 states. Seven California-based companies are participating in the trip….
Export Exchange Success
…515,000 metric tons of grains and co-products traded at the conference or immediately before or after. “Trade is absolutely critical to U.S. farmers right now, and these sales show that…