…is also contributing significant resources to the beautification of Los Sauces Park in Tijuana. Last year marked the 20th anniversary of the North American Free Trade Agreement and the 30th…
Walnut Growers Head to Yuba City
Jason Scott Walnut growers will head to Yuba City this week for the West Coast Nut Grower Guide’s Annual Trade Show. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio…
Beef Industry Should Focus on Consumer
A speaker scheduled for the 2014 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show says the beef industry should focus on consumer satisfaction in the coming year. Sabrina Hill has more….
Security of Seed Trade Secrets Important
When you hear about people stealing trade secrets, seed biology may not be the first thing to come to mind. But recently, several U.S.-based seed manufacturing companies were the intended…
U.S.-China Ag Trade May See Progress
The Agriculture Secretary discusses progress on U.S.-Chinese ag trade issues from beef to biotech from a recent series of meetings. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
WTO Agreement Just a Start to Trade Deal
The recent World Trade Organization trade agreement is just the beginning to build upon a comprehensive multi-lateral trade deal. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
U.S. Sales in China Increase
U.S. farmers are selling more and more products to China, despite several trade disputes. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
No Agreement Yet in TPP
Negotiators of the Trans Pacific Partnership trade agreement will carry on their work into January, since they have not yet reached a final deal. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open…
Almond Conference Underway
…as well as marketing. There are also classroom demonstrations, a research poster session, and the almond industry trade show. Today’s events also feature the new “Almonds and Ale” demonstration. Coming…
Global Trade Deal Close, But Not Quite There
Negotiators at the World Trade Organization Bali Ministerial are trying to reach a last minute global trade deal, with some areas of progress. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or…
Groups Watch TPPT Talks
Commodity groups are keeping a eye on continuing talks on a proposed twelve-nation TransPacific Partnership trade agreement. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Progress in Seed Science for Vegetable Industry
…grown in California. Sabrina Hill speaks with President and CEO of the American Seed Trade Association, Andy LaVigne. Click to open or download audio report. The American Seed Trade Association’s…
No WTO Cotton Payments to Brazil During Shutdown
The government has shut down payments to Brazil in the longstanding World Trade Organization cotton case. Julie McPeake has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Strawberry Commission Awarded Grant
…represents more than 400 growers and 60 shippers and processors of California strawberries. With a focus on food safety education, Commission strategies also include production and nutrition research, trade relations,…