…and ensuring that it benefits American workers,” U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said in a press release. “Launching the first panel request under the agreement will ensure our dairy industry…
Organic Sales Hit New Record of Nearly $62 Billion in 2020
…Organic Trade Association (OTA). By comparison, the growth rate in sales between 2018 and 2019 was five percent. It marks the first time for double-digit sales growth since 2015. A…
Registration Still Open for WAPA Annual Meeting in Monterey
…are critical to our members,” Isom noted. “Then of course, the highlight is that it’s the one industry trade show that brings all four nuts together and we’re going to…
Industry Group Voices Opposition to Proposed Mill Assessment Increase
…sets of issues for growers, Isom explains. Many export destinations require fumigants to be applied to products before they can be exported to foreign markets. Some trade markets also have…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-24-21
…company that can grade produce. Danielle also has information of frustration about the lack of trade deals as the Trade Promotion Authority expires. Tune in to the show for these…
Market Concerns Linger as COVID Challenges Begin to Decline
…commodities very dependent upon export markets. What do those look like? How are we doing on trade?” Jacobsen noted. “We’re hoping that we’re going to see a strong rebound for…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-17-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including an update on trade, more mechanical harvesting options are…
Groundwater Accounting Platform to Become Available Statewide
…the ability to track water supplies, create water budgets, and trade allocations of water through the platform. The use of the accounting platform will be entirely voluntary. “Our goal is…
Mexico’s Organic Requirements for U.S. Exports Delayed Until 2022
…Mexico’s Organic Law (LPO) standards. Enforcement of the new requirement was initially set to begin immediately. After negotiations between Mexican officials and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-11-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering trade with the U.S., China and Australia, Walmart requesting…
U.S. Potatoes Get Green Light in Mexico
…industry has been working to eliminate trade restrictions for decades, which only allowed imports of U.S. potatoes within 26 kilometers of the U.S.-Mexico border. After a trade agreement to allow…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-03-21
…new online trade certification system for dairy, and California’s LGMA is responsive with the new pre-harvest sampling protocols. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Concerns Over Mexico’s Trade Policies Heightened
Producers and lawmakers have been questioning the strength of the U.S.-Mexico trade relationship in recent months. There has been increasing concern about Mexican trade policies and their impact on U.S….
Produce Working Group Seeks Food Box Program Adjustments
…to establish priorities for the development of a new food box program. The working group represents the interests of growers, shippers, distributors, wholesalers, non-profit organizations, and trade associations. After several…