…U.S. agricultural imports exceeded exports by $16.6 billion in fiscal year 2023. USDA expectations are for the agricultural trade deficit to grow even larger in 2024. The farm groups are…
Commodity Groups Object to Petition Related to Duties on Herbicides
Six major commodity groups oppose Corteva Agribusiness’s petition for antidumping and countervailing duties on 2,4-D imports from India and China. The organizations argue that such duties could restrict farmers’ access…
Efforts to Keep California Herds Safe from Avian Influenza
…violation of the new protocols may be quarantined by CDFA for 21 days. Egregious violations can also result in fines up to $1,000 per head, per day. Imports of cattle…
U.S. Trade Gap Hits $68 Billion
…value of imports hit $331.9 billion, while exports were $263 billion, and the overall deficit rose 1.9 percent during the month. Republicans on Capitol Hill have expressed frustration with what…
NCBA Calls for House Resolution Banning Beef from Paraguay
…from Paraguay, a country that until now USDA has blocked from beef imports because it must vaccinate for Foot and Mouth Disease. USDA considers the continued need for the vaccine…
Improving Trade Opportunities for U.S. Ag Exports
…India to increase imports of American cranberries and blueberries by more than 19 percent. Totals are projected to reach approximately 3,640 metric tons. Consignments of U.S. cotton could also surpass…
U.S. Behind in Aquaculture
…the first time recently, but the U.S. imports somewhere between sixty and eighty percent of our seafood, depending on how you calculate it. And fifty percent of that is farm-raised,”…
Good Trade Relations with China Critical for U.S. Pistachios
…relationships with China is really imperative for our pistachio industry here.” USDA is projecting Chinese imports of pistachios to more than double to 160,000 tons. Shanghai and Beijing are both…
Week in Review: Budget Uncertainties Put SWEEP on Hold & Clean Truck Check Deadline Coming
A coalition, representing various sectors, expressed concerns about current supply chain issues exacerbated by pending and proposed state policies affecting freight, imports, and exports. Founder of Better Food Ventures, Rob…
Coalition Calls on Governor Newsom to Address Supply Chain Challenges Threatening California Ag
…coalition, representing various sectors, expressed concerns about current supply chain issues exacerbated by pending and proposed state policies affecting freight, imports, and exports. The letter emphasizes that ill-supported regulations without…
Fertilizer Research Act to Analyze Drivers of High Costs
…The Fertilizer Research Act underscores the importance of understanding market trends, imports, and emerging technologies. By gaining insights into these aspects, the fertilizer industry can become more resilient and responsive…
Participants Sought for Trade Mission to the Republic of Korea in March
…facilitating business-to-business meetings, providing market briefings, and organizing site visits. South Korea, with a population of 52 million and limited arable land, heavily relies on food imports. In 2022, it…
Farm Bill, Specialty Crops Discussed During House Ag Member Day
…“Regarding market prices, I encourage the committee to address failing market prices due to seasonal inputs. Many farmers are forced to compete with foreign subsidized imports, causing a large decrease…
Leaders Say Battle Over Canadian Dairy Trade Policy Will Continue
…for U.S. dairy…We are committed to working with USTR and USDA to evaluate efforts to address Canada’s continued harmful actions that depress dairy imports while simultaneously evading USMCA’s dairy export…