The USDA is still working on studies dealing with possibly creating a new Under Secretary for trade. usda-trade-post…
Egypt Ergot Policy Saga Continues
…global wheat trade, as suppliers boycotted the policy. Wheat suppliers say zero contamination is “impossible to guarantee.” Ergot can cause hallucinations when consumed in large amounts but is considered harmless…
China Moves to Reopen Market to U.S. Beef
…by the relevant authorities for further technical discussions on the specific conditions that will allow trade to resume. True access to China’s beef market – consistent with science-based, international standards…
Almond Board: Almonds Rise to Top in Europe
According to Innova Market Insights, a research firm, new-product introductions with almonds have overtaken hazelnuts in Europe for the first time. Almond Board Senior Marketing Manager, Trade Stewardship, Harbinder Maan…
Farmers Urging Congress to Swiftly Move on TPP Agreement
…challenge of feeding and fueling a growing world. But we can’t do that without trade agreements like TPP.” The Trans-Pacific Partnership is a trade agreement between the United States and…
EU, Canada, Working to Overcome Trade Deal Doubts
…out the limits of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, to ease other EU nations, such as Austria, according to Reuters. Trade officials from Canada say the legally binding declaration…
Farm Bureau: “Move Swiftly on TPP Trade Agreement”
…work together to approve the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement by year-end. In a letter sent this morning, presidents of the four groups laid out the important benefits expected to accrue…
Organic Acreage Increase Misleading
…farms. The Organic Trade Association says the new acres stem from a single rangeland certification. While OTA is supportive of all new players in the industry, the Association says the…
Vietnam Set to Delay TPP Vote on Heals of U.S. Election
Vietnam is set to delay ratifying the Trans-Pacific Partnership until next year, as anxiety is rising over the deal in the U.S. Congress and the anti-trade presidential campaigns. A top…
Egypt Ergot Restrictions Dampening Already Sour Wheat Trade
Global wheat prices are suffering from complicated quarantine rules by Egypt regarding the fungus ergot, effectively taking the world’s largest wheat importer out of the trade market. Facing decade -lows,…
Farm Equipment Sales Mixed in 2016
…Smaller-Tractor Sales Rebound in August AEM Manufacturer Trade Group Provides Commentary U.S. retail sales of tractors under 40 HP and 40-100 HP rebounded in August, while sales of the larger…
TPP Pork Producers’ No. 1 Priority During Fly-In
…been a strong, consistent supporter of free trade agreements (FTAs),” Weber said. “On average the past 10 years, the United States has been the top global exporter of pork because…
Countries in TPP Won’t Renegotiate Terms of the Deal
The countries that signed on to the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal decided this week that they will not renegotiate terms of the deal. The Japanese TPP Minister confirmed that the…
American Agricultural Trade with Cuba
House Agriculture Committee Examines American Agricultural Trade with Cuba The House Agriculture Committee held a hearing to examine the potential for expanded agricultural trade between the United States and Cuba….