…says the projects addresses challenges within the specialty crop export industry. “Last year we created the Assisting Specialty Crop Exports initiative. This is part of a larger emphasis on supporting…
U.S. Ag Exports ‘Struggling’
Pixabay image A drop in U.S. exports to China shows up significantly in the latest trade forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “Generally speaking, our exports are struggling,” said…
Almond Update: RAPP Funding to Support Export Markets for California Almonds
…multiple export markets. “This program really leverages opportunities in new regions. So specifically looking at Africa, Latin America, South and Southeast Asia, really where we see a lot of growth…
‘Slow and Steady Price Increases’ in Global Dairy Report
…USMCA agreement that was negotiated a few years ago, but overall, Canada remains a very restrictive country when it comes to dairy imports or exports,” Fuess said. A risk factor…
Funding for Projects Under New Assisting Specialty Crop Exports Initiative
…and opening overseas markets. “USDA is committing more than $20 million to support U.S. specialty crop exporters in their efforts to overcome trade barriers and open overseas markets,” USDA Under…
Ag Yearbook Highlights Value of U.S. Fruit and Vegetable Exports
The latest Agricultural Export Yearbook shows exports of U.S. fresh fruit and vegetables increased in value last year. Exports reportedly reached a value of $7 billion last year, marking a…
Applications for Trade Mission to Vietnam Being Accepted Through June 4
…9-13 and is taking applications from current and potential U.S. exporters until June 4. The mission aims to expand U.S. agricultural exports in Southeast Asia. USDA Undersecretary for Trade and…
Nearly $28 Million in RAPP Funding Going to California Groups
…is allocating a total of $300 million in RAPP funding to help build demand for American food and farm exports. A total of 66 organizations have been awarded through the…
North American Organizations Call for More Opportunities for Beef Producers
…a letter to U.S., Mexican, and Canadian trade representatives urging stronger oversight on beef imports and re-engagement in opening markets for beef. The groups specifically highlight the lack of new…
House Passes FIT21 Act
The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4763, the “Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act”, known as FIT21. It establishes federal requirements over digital asset markets and…
Almond Update: Opportunities for Sizable California Almond Crop
…markets where we know that there’s a lot of growth to go get,” Turner explained. “Fortunately, we’ve had reduced tariffs in some markets, particularly the UK most recently, but we…
Grant Project to Increase Organic Consumption Through Education and Promotion
…markets through consumer education and promotion. The two organizations will match funds as part of the grant, which will ultimately total $4.4 million over three years. The grant project, in…
New USDA Programs Ease Transition to Organic Production
…food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using…
Rep. Mann to NASS: “We Rely on this Data”
…on this data so that markets work,” Mann continued. “Markets work and function in many ways. Good data is one of the bedrocks or the keystones to functioning, appropriate markets….