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…
NCBA Announces 2019 Policy Priorities
…trade will focus on promoting a bilateral trade agreement with Japan, securing swift passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), and expanding access for U.S. beed in key markets like China,…
WTO Sides with the U.S. on Chinese Agriculture Subsidies
…Representative at the time, Michael Froman alleged that China surpassed the permitted amount for ag subsidies by more than $100 billion in 2015. In the last few years, China has…
Chinese Trade Conditions May Be Poised to Improve
…2018. Reuters also reported that China has made two more significant purchases of soybeans in the past month. China also recently agreed to allow U.S. brown rice, polished rice and…