…decision to cancel World Pork Expo 2019 out of an abundance of caution as African swine fever (ASF) continues to spread in China and other parts of Asia. World Pork…
U.S. Pork Can’t Afford Loss of Mexican Market
…American farmers are already facing mounting financial losses from retaliatory tariffs by Mexico and China. The following statement may be attributed to David Herring, president of the National Pork Producers…
USDA Continues to Prevent African Swine Fever from Entering the U.S.
…detector dogs played a major role in the seizure of roughly 1 million pounds of pork smuggled from China where there is an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF). The…
Optimism for the Future of American Cotton in China
American cotton As negotiations between the U.S. and China continue, there is optimism for American cotton having a successful future in China. The House Ways and Means Committee held a…
USDA Strengthens Partnerships and Protections to Keep ASF Out of the Country
…the protections announced last fall after the deadly swine disease reached China. The goal remains to protect our nation’s swine industry from this disease. ASF does not affect people, nor…
Sec. Perdue Comments on the Development of a Vaccine Bank
…fever has kind of taken the attention most recently because of the news in China, but they’re all devastating,” said Perdue. “Either of those diseases and others could be crippling…
WTO Officially Acknowledges Chinese Subsidies Violate Rules
…in excess of the levels China agreed to when it joined the WTO. China’s excessive support limits opportunities for U.S. farmers to export their world-class products to China. We expect…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 02-27-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering China’s consideration of California avocados, a survey that looks…
After More Than A Decade, Avocados Getting Consideration to China
California avocados still don’t have access to China, but that might be finally changing. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is planning to review the California Avocado Commission’s…
President Trump Announces Tariff Deadline Extension
…U.S. & China!” The announcement comes on the heels of other positive developments with regards to the trade relationship between the U.S. and China. Earlier in the month, Chinese officials…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 02-06-19
…with cell-cultured labeling and what came from the recent trade talk between the U.S. and China. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle…
Recent U.S., China Talks Provide Hope for Trade Resolution
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said last week’s trade talks between President Trump and Chinese officials were in, “good spirit.” Progress can still be made but a letter delivered by China’s…
China Makes Another Significant Soybean Purchase
China made a pledge to make another significant soybean purchase at a recent meeting between U.S. and Chinese officials. China’s Vice Premier and lead trade negotiator Liu He made the…
USDA looks to “Everybody That Eats” for Market Opportunities
…still to be done with China, the Trans Pacific Partnership and the European Union trade deals he reassured the audience that the USDA is working on gaining access in other…