…on.” The latest Market Intel from AFBF highlights some of the factors that are pushing fertilizer prices increasingly higher. Trade duties, supply chain disruptions, increased energy costs, fertilizer demand, and…
Report Shows U.S. Falling Behind in Trade Agreements
…one in international trade. They’ve entered ten new (free trade agreements), including the Regional Comprehensive Partnership which is the world’s largest trade agreement,” Bode continued. “The European Union is number…
USDA to Award Up To $400 million for Local Food Purchase Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is establishing a Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA). Up to $400 million will be awarded from funding made possible through the…
House Passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act
Earlier this week the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021. The bill seeks to address the ongoing challenges related to international trade and issues…
USDA Announces Agricultural Outlook Forum Theme and Program
…opportunities.” The Forum will begin with a presentation by USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer on the Department’s outlook for commodity markets and trade for 2022 and the U.S. farm income…
FTC Launches Inquiry into Supply Chain Disruptions
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is ordering nine large retailers, wholesalers, and consumer good suppliers to provide detailed information on supply chain disruptions. The information will also show how disruptions…
Prepare for a fruitful year
…places like China and India. Recent “trade wars” also caused numerous demand influxes increasing congestion in shipping. This intense demand has caused ocean freight costs to increase around 300% globally. …
Aubrey Bettencourt Takes Over as Almond Alliance of California President
As of December 1, Aubrey Bettencourt will take over as the new President and CEO of the Almond Alliance of California. Bettencourt succeeds Elaine Trevino in the position, after Trevino’s…
White House Likely to Remove Some Tariffs on China
…continue in the new reality we’re living in.” Last month, U.S. Trade Rep Katherine Tai said the administration will directly engage with China to enforce commitments the Asian nation made…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-17-21
…signing of the infrastructure package, and a report on the breakdown in voluntary agreement discussions. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more. Listen…
Infrastructure Legislation Signed by President Biden
…ports, locks, and dams in a way that will help us reassert American agriculture competitiveness,” Executive Director of Farmers for Free Trade, Brian Kuehl said in a press release. “It…
Week in Review: Voluntary Agreement Talks Break Down, Ag Supports Infrastructure Bill
Voluntary agreement discussions to find amicable solutions for the management of water supplies in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta have come to an end. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has begun…
Senators Announce Plan to Improve Cattle Market Fairness
…make, the legislation will establish regional mandatory minimum thresholds of negotiated cash and negotiated grid trades based on each region’s 18-month average trade to enable price discovery. It would also…
State Officials Abandon Voluntary Agreement Discussions
…the implementation of the overall Bay-Delta plan going forward. “Phase 2 will be harder to achieve the overall goals without the participants in Phase 1 being part of that total…