…erodible land and wetland conservation for crop insurance purposes. TITLE III – Trade U.S. Atlantic Spiny Dogfish Study: On May 22, USDA submitted a report to Congress on the existing…
As Trade Mission to Mexico Ends, Collaborative Efforts Will Continue
…find solutions on cross-border trade delays. The businesses and government officials we had the pleasure to meet we very receptive to strengthening the trade, investment and cooperation between Mexico and…
California and Mexico – a Win-Win Relationship
…Trade Mission. During the trip, Secretary Ross is meeting with government and business leaders to build trade relationships as well as to develop stronger economic cooperation between California and Mexico….
Sec. Ross in Mexico City for Governor Brown’s Trade Mission
…further collaboration. That is why we have several individuals traveling on the Governor’s trade mission representing the agricultural sector. We have trade organizations representing organic products, pistachios, tree fruit, wine…
Agri View: Environmentalists Tug-of-War
Everett Griner talks about dairy farmers being targeted in today’s Agri View. Environmentalists Tug-of-War…
United States – Korea Streamline Organic Trade
…Froman, U.S. Trade Representative. “We are committed to unlocking new opportunities for Americans and through this work we are delivering for the communities that depend on agricultural products. This deal…
USDA Makes $5 Million in Farm Bill Support for National Clean Plant Network Available
…international trade, while protecting American nurseries and growers. Through the NCPN, industry, research, extension and regulatory communities collaborate to ensure an abundant supply of healthy specialty crop propagative materials. The…
USDA and USTR Name New Members to Agricultural Trade Advisory Committees
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman today announced the appointment of 19 additional members to six agricultural trade advisory committees. “The agricultural trade advisory committees provide…
Cap-and-Trade Program Topic of Meeting
…change.” California’s Cap-and-Trade Program was initiated by Assembly Bill 32 (AB 32), the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006. AB 32 requires California to return to 1990 levels of greenhouse…
California Hosting Wheat Executives
…California, Oregon, and Washington this week, to meet with all sectors of the regional grain trade from wheat breeders to farmers to exporters. The California Wheat Commission and the U.S….
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA June 20
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Western snow pack less than needed Saving bees and other pollinators Expanding trade for…
Vilsack Talks Trade in Europe
…trade prospects while in Europe this week. Vilsack in Europe Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack in Europe this week focusing on ag trade and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership negotiations….
Hong Kong Market Reopens for U.S. Beef
…the U.S. beef industry now that all trade restrictions are lifted,” Vilsack said. Under the new terms, Hong Kong will permit the import of the full range of U.S. beef…
Shell Eggs: Daily California Eggs
Benchmark prices are steady. Asking prices for next week are 8 cents lower for Jumbo and 19 cents lower on the remainder of sizes. Trade sentiment is steady to lower….